Where to Find Columbite in Maine
Maine has 6 mapped collecting spots that report columbite, spread across 2 counties. The largest share sits in Oxford County County with 4 spots. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 6 columbite collecting spots in Maine
Best counties for columbite in Maine
Ranked by the number of mapped columbite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Oxford County4 spots
- Sagadahoc County2 spots
Every columbite spot we track in Maine
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 you find columbite in Maine?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Oxford County County and Sagadahoc County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many columbite spots are mapped in Maine?+
6 spots across 2 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 columbite in Maine?+
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. 6 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt columbite in Maine 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.
