Where to Find Goethite in Missouri
Missouri has 11 mapped collecting spots that report goethite, spread across 8 counties. The largest share sits in Crawford County with 3 spots. 11 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every goethite spot we track in Missouri
Ruepple Iron MineFranklin County, MissouriPublic access · Amethyst, Goethite, Hematite +9- SteelvilleCrawford County, MissouriPublic access · Allophane, Amethyst, Azurite +9
- St. Francois CountySaint Francois County, MissouriPublic access · Barite, Goethite, Pyrite +7
- Old MinesWashington County, MissouriPublic access · Barite, Calcite, Galena +6
- PalmerWashington County, MissouriPublic access · Anglesite, Calcite, Cerussite +6
- Defiance QuarrySaint Charles County, MissouriPublic access · Yellow Calcite, White Calcite, Goethite +4
- NewarkKnox County, MissouriPublic access · Calcite, Chalcopyrite, Goethite +3
- ScotiaCrawford County, MissouriPublic access · Azurite, Goethite, Hematite +3
- St. Louis (barite area)Saint Louis County, MissouriPublic access · Barite, Calcite, Goethite +2
- Bleeding Hill MineCrawford County, MissouriPublic access · Copper, Cuprite, Goethite +1
- Chariton RiverAdair County, MissouriPublic access · Calcite, Goethite, Quartz +1
Best counties for goethite in Missouri
Ranked by the number of mapped goethite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Crawford County3 spots
- Washington County2 spots
- Adair County1 spot
- Franklin County1 spot
- Knox County1 spot
- Saint Charles County1 spot
- Saint Francois County1 spot
- Saint Louis County1 spot
Before you go
Read the goethite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Goethite in the encyclopedia.
Goethite in Missouri FAQ
Where can you find goethite in Missouri?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Crawford County, Washington County, and Adair County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many goethite spots are mapped in Missouri?+
11 spots across 8 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 goethite in Missouri?+
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. 11 of the 11 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
