Where to Find Cerussite in New Mexico
New Mexico has 5 mapped collecting spots that report cerussite, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Doña Ana County County with 1 spot. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 5 cerussite collecting spots in New Mexico
Best counties for cerussite in New Mexico
Ranked by the number of mapped cerussite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every cerussite spot we track in New Mexico
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OrganBaylor Canyon Pass | Doña Ana County |
| 32.4040, -106.6010 | Public |
| HachitaContinental Divide Trail | Grant County | 31.8954, -108.4254 | Public | |
| Granite GapNM 80;US 80 Hist | Hidalgo County |
| 32.0792, -108.9799 | Public |
| Cookes PeakCookes Peak Trail | Luna County | 32.5570, -107.7250 | Public | |
| Oscura MountainsWsmr South Route 3501 | Socorro County |
| 33.8118, -106.3750 | 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 New Mexico FAQ
Where can you find cerussite in New Mexico?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Doña Ana County County, Grant County County, and Hidalgo County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many cerussite spots are mapped in New Mexico?+
5 spots across 5 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 New Mexico?+
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. 5 of the 5 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 New Mexico 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.
