Where to Find Anglesite in the United States

14 mapped anglesite spots across 8 U.S. states. Anglesite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.

Map showing where to find anglesite across the United States, with 14 mapped spots

Top states for anglesite

States ranked by number of anglesite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused anglesite-in-state list.

Every anglesite spot we track

Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Big Four FaultKY 297Crittenden County37.3497, -88.1926Public
Lubec Lead MineLead Mine RoadWashington County44.8402, -67.0533Public
Saint ClairRockyhill TrailFranklin County38.3020, -90.9191Public
PalmerPalmer RoadWashington County37.8464, -90.9444Public
Cookes PeakCookes Peak TrailLuna County32.5570, -107.7250Public
Davis MountainAlexander County36.0116, -81.2418Public
Davidson CountySilver Hill RoadDavidson County35.7057, -80.1995Public
Bumpus Cove mining districtBumpus Cove RoadUnicoi County36.1518, -82.4898Public
Plata Verde MineGreen River RoadHudspeth County30.8779, -104.9222Public
Bradshaw MountainsSR 21Beaver County38.2983, -112.9233Public
Little Bear RiverCanyon RoadCache County41.5240, -111.7803Public
Copper Globe and other mines in San Rafael districtCopper Globe Mine RoadEmery County38.8029, -110.9111Public
Carbonate Gem MinesRelsek TrailSalt Lake County40.6227, -111.6671Public
Lakeside MountainsTooele County40.9750, -112.8701Public

Anglesite rockhounding FAQ

Where is the best place to find anglesite in the U.S.?+
Utah, Missouri, North Carolina have the highest concentrations of anglesite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many anglesite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
14 mapped spots across 8 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect anglesite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like anglesite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify anglesite in the field?+
Field identification of anglesite comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.

Hunt anglesite on the map

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