Where to Find Magnetite in Wisconsin
3 mapped magnetite rockhounding spots in Wisconsin, across 3 counties. Magnetite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 3 magnetite rockhounding spots in Wisconsin
Magnetite by county in Wisconsin
Counties ranked by number of magnetite spots in our database.
Every magnetite spot in Wisconsin
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal MineWisconsin Avenue | Iron County |
| 46.4281, -90.2337 | Public |
| Jackson Co. Iron Mine dumps | Jackson County | 44.2939, -90.7184 | Public | |
| Dresser Trap Rock QuarryEast Avenue North | Polk County |
| 45.3790, -92.6297 | Public |
Magnetite in Wisconsin FAQ
Where can I find magnetite in Wisconsin?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 magnetite spots in Wisconsin, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Iron County.
Is collecting magnetite legal in Wisconsin?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like magnetite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Wisconsin, 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 magnetite location in Wisconsin?+
Iron County has the most magnetite spots in our database for Wisconsin. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for magnetite
Hunt magnetite in Wisconsin on the map
Open RockHoundR for live land overlays, weather, geology, and saved spots.
