Where to Find Pyrite in Maine
Maine has 7 mapped collecting spots that report pyrite, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Oxford County County with 3 spots. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 7 pyrite collecting spots in Maine
Best counties for pyrite in Maine
Ranked by the number of mapped pyrite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Oxford County3 spots
- Androscoggin County1 spot
- Hancock County1 spot
- Washington County1 spot
- York County1 spot
Every pyrite spot we track in Maine
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Apatite QuarriesStevens Mill Road | Androscoggin County |
| 44.0871, -70.2904 | Public |
| Catherine MountainBlackswoods Road | Hancock County |
| 44.6172, -68.0841 | Public |
| Deer Hill MineralEvergreen Valley Road | Oxford County | 44.2313, -70.9801 | Public | |
| Deer Hill MineralEvergreen Valley Road | Oxford County | 44.2313, -70.9799 | Public | |
| Scribner Ledge Quarry & Crocker Hill MinesCrocker Hill Trail | Oxford County |
| 44.2762, -70.4673 | Public |
| Lubec Lead MineLead Mine Road | Washington County | 44.8402, -67.0533 | Public | |
| Acton Lead MinesOrchard Road | York County |
| 43.4832, -70.9104 | Public |
Before you go
Read the pyrite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Pyrite in the encyclopedia.
Pyrite in Maine FAQ
Where can you find pyrite in Maine?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Oxford County County, Androscoggin County County, and Hancock County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many pyrite spots are mapped in Maine?+
7 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 pyrite in Maine?+
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. 7 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
Where else to find pyrite
More minerals to hunt in Maine
Hunt pyrite in Maine 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.
