Where to Find Fossilized Quarry in the United States

1 mapped fossilized quarry spots across 1 U.S. states. Fossilized Quarry is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.

Map showing where to find fossilized quarry across the United States, with 1 mapped spots

Top states for fossilized quarry

States ranked by number of fossilized quarry spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused fossilized quarry-in-state list.

Every fossilized quarry spot we track

Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Louisville (quarry area)Chickasaw Park RoadJefferson County38.2405, -85.8348Public

Fossilized Quarry rockhounding FAQ

Where is the best place to find fossilized quarry in the U.S.?+
Kentucky have the highest concentrations of fossilized quarry in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many fossilized quarry rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
1 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect fossilized quarry on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like fossilized quarry is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify fossilized quarry in the field?+
Field identification of fossilized quarry comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.

Hunt fossilized quarry on the map

Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.

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