Where to Find Chromite in Maryland
4 mapped chromite rockhounding spots in Maryland, across 2 counties. Chromite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 4 chromite rockhounding spots in Maryland
Chromite by county in Maryland
Counties ranked by number of chromite spots in our database.
Every chromite spot in Maryland
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funks Pond Recreational AreaFunks Pond Trail | Cecil County |
| 39.6707, -76.1718 | Public |
| Rock SpringsOld Mill Road | Cecil County |
| 39.7201, -76.1763 | Public |
| Chrome HillRocks Road | Harford County | 39.6278, -76.4093 | Public | |
| Reed Mine & Walkens MineWest Jarrettsville Road | Harford County | 39.6119, -76.4572 | Public |
Chromite in Maryland FAQ
Where can I find chromite in Maryland?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 chromite spots in Maryland, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Cecil County.
Is collecting chromite legal in Maryland?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like chromite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Maryland, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best chromite location in Maryland?+
Cecil County has the most chromite spots in our database for Maryland. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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