Where to Find Columbite in Maine
6 mapped columbite rockhounding spots in Maine, across 2 counties. Columbite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Maine pegmatite country produces some of the best tourmaline, beryl, and aquamarine in the country.
Map of 6 columbite rockhounding spots in Maine
Columbite by county in Maine
Counties ranked by number of columbite spots in our database.
Every columbite spot in Maine
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bumpus QuarryCrooked River Causeway | Oxford County | 44.3106, -70.7817 | Public | |
| Deer Hill MineralEvergreen Valley Road | Oxford County | 44.2313, -70.9801 | Public | |
| Deer Hill MineralEvergreen Valley Road | Oxford County | 44.2313, -70.9799 | Public | |
| Scribner Ledge Quarry & Crocker Hill MinesCrocker Hill Trail | Oxford County | 44.2762, -70.4673 | Public | |
| HaveyTrenton Place | Sagadahoc County | 43.9757, -69.9448 | Public | |
| Porcupine Hill QuarryTurkey Run | Sagadahoc County |
| 43.9595, -69.9838 | Public |
Columbite in Maine FAQ
Where can I find columbite in Maine?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 columbite spots in Maine, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Oxford County.
Is collecting columbite legal in Maine?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like columbite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Maine, 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 columbite location in Maine?+
Oxford County has the most columbite spots in our database for Maine. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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