Where to Find Hematite in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 5 mapped collecting spots that report hematite, spread across 5 counties. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every hematite spot we track in Wisconsin
Montreal MineIron County, WisconsinPublic access · Actinolite, Barite, Selenite +15- Dresser Trap Rock QuarryPolk County, WisconsinPublic access · Actinolite, Augite, Bornite +12
- Pine River ReservoirFlorence County, WisconsinPublic access · Quartz, Kyanite, Hematite
- General AreaOconto County, WisconsinPublic access · Quartz, Hematite
- Mayville & Iron RidgeDodge County, WisconsinPublic access · Limestone, Hematite
Best counties for hematite in Wisconsin
Ranked by the number of mapped hematite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Dodge County1 spot
- Florence County1 spot
- Iron County1 spot
- Oconto County1 spot
- Polk County1 spot
Before you go
Read the hematite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Hematite in the encyclopedia.
Hematite in Wisconsin FAQ
Where can you find hematite in Wisconsin?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Dodge County, Florence County, and Iron County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many hematite spots are mapped in Wisconsin?+
5 spots across 5 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 hematite in Wisconsin?+
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. 5 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt hematite in Wisconsin 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.
