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Where to Find Almandine Garnet in Maine

Maine has 9 mapped collecting spots that report almandine garnet, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Oxford County with 5 spots. 9 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.

Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.

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Standout almandine garnet spots in Maine

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Best counties for almandine garnet in Maine

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Almandine Garnet in Maine FAQ

Where can you find almandine garnet in Maine?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Oxford County, Sagadahoc County, and Androscoggin County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many almandine garnet spots are mapped in Maine?+
9 spots across 4 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect almandine garnet in Maine?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 9 of the 9 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.

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