Where to Find Kyanite in Wisconsin
Wisconsin has 8 mapped collecting spots that report kyanite, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Iron County County with 4 spots. 8 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 8 kyanite collecting spots in Wisconsin
Best counties for kyanite in Wisconsin
Ranked by the number of mapped kyanite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Iron County4 spots
- Sawyer County2 spots
- Florence County1 spot
- Jackson County1 spot
Every kyanite spot we track in Wisconsin
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine River Reservoir | Florence County | 45.8328, -88.2640 | Public | |
| General AreaState Highway 182 | Iron County |
| 46.0834, -89.9912 | Public |
| MercerMurray Landing Road | Iron County | 46.0765, -90.0843 | Public | |
| Robinson LandingUpper Flambeau River Boat Landing Road | Iron County | 46.0639, -90.2331 | Public | |
| Sandy Beach & Mud LakesSandy Beach Road | Iron County |
| 46.1109, -89.9627 | Public |
| Jackson Co. Iron Mine dumps | Jackson County |
| 44.2939, -90.7184 | Public |
| Blaisdell LakeBlaisdell Lake Road | Sawyer County | 45.9341, -90.8905 | Public | |
| Btwn Spider Lake & Lost Land LakeUpper A Road | Sawyer County | 46.1030, -91.1765 | Public |
Before you go
Read the kyanite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Kyanite in the encyclopedia.
Kyanite in Wisconsin FAQ
Where can you find kyanite in Wisconsin?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Iron County County, Sawyer County County, and Florence County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many kyanite spots are mapped in Wisconsin?+
8 spots across 4 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 kyanite 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. 8 of the 8 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt kyanite 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.
