Where to Find Cerussite in Missouri
Missouri has 8 mapped collecting spots that report cerussite, spread across 8 counties. The largest share sits in Cole County County with 1 spot. 8 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 8 cerussite collecting spots in Missouri
Best counties for cerussite in Missouri
Ranked by the number of mapped cerussite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Cole County1 spot
- Franklin County1 spot
- Greene County1 spot
- Jasper County1 spot
- Madison County1 spot
- Moniteau County1 spot
- Saint Francois County1 spot
- Washington County1 spot
Every cerussite spot we track in Missouri
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole CountyMO BB | Cole County | 38.3686, -92.3916 | Public | |
| Saint ClairRockyhill Trail | Franklin County | 38.3020, -90.9191 | Public | |
| SpringfieldEast Chestnut Expressway | Greene County | 37.2098, -93.2264 | Public | |
| JoplinNorth 3rd Street | Jasper County | 37.1950, -94.4756 | Public | |
| FredericktownCounty Road 274 | Madison County | 37.6154, -90.2847 | Public | |
| Eldon & EttervilleHobby Horse Road | Moniteau County | 38.4400, -92.5802 | Public | |
| St. Francois CountyHawthorne Street | Saint Francois County | 37.8948, -90.5261 | Public | |
| PalmerPalmer Road | Washington County | 37.8464, -90.9444 | Public |
Before you go
Read the cerussite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Cerussite in the encyclopedia.
Cerussite in Missouri FAQ
Where can you find cerussite in Missouri?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Cole County County, Franklin County County, and Greene County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many cerussite spots are mapped in Missouri?+
8 spots across 8 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 cerussite in Missouri?+
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. 8 of the 8 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt cerussite in Missouri with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
