Where to Find Hematite in Missouri
12 mapped hematite rockhounding spots in Missouri, across 6 counties. Hematite is iron oxide — the mineral that gives red rocks their color.
Map of 12 hematite rockhounding spots in Missouri
Hematite by county in Missouri
Counties ranked by number of hematite spots in our database.
Every hematite spot in Missouri
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole CountyMO BB | Cole County | 38.3686, -92.3916 | Public | |
| Copper Hill MineWatson Road | Crawford County | 38.1872, -91.1082 | Public | |
| Hinch Copper MineChristy Mine Road | Crawford County | 38.0351, -91.1448 | Public | |
| ScotiaSanke Road | Crawford County | 37.9870, -91.3391 | Public | |
| SteelvilleStoney Ridge Lane | Crawford County | 38.0247, -91.2273 | Public | |
| SullivanFarris Road | Crawford County | 38.1596, -91.1642 | Public | |
| Simmons MineSouth Sligo Street | Dent County | 37.6341, -91.5511 | Public | |
| Ruepple Iron MineSpring Oak Lane | Franklin County | 38.2708, -91.1408 | Public | |
| Cuthbertson MountainBerryman Road | Iron County | 37.5422, -90.6512 | Public | |
| GranitevilleCounty Road 96 | Iron County | 37.6617, -90.6814 | Public | |
| Shepherd Mountain | Iron County | 37.6065, -90.6435 | Public | |
| Moselle Iron MinesCounty Road 7240 | Phelps County | 37.8346, -91.8288 | Public |
Hematite in Missouri FAQ
Where can I find hematite in Missouri?+
RockHoundR tracks 12 hematite spots in Missouri, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Crawford County.
Is collecting hematite legal in Missouri?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like hematite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Missouri, 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 hematite location in Missouri?+
Crawford County has the most hematite spots in our database for Missouri. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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