Union — Rockhounding in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Union is a mapped rockhounding spot in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Reported finds include feldspar, moonstone, cordierite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
State: Connecticut
Nearest road: Bigelow Hollow Road
Postcode: 06076
Coordinates: 41.99191, -72.13323

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Union

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Feldspar
Moonstone
Cordierite

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Union FAQ

Where is Union?+

Union is in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, at 41.99191, -72.13323. Nearest road: Bigelow Hollow Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Union?+

Union is reported to produce Feldspar, Moonstone, Cordierite.

Is collecting allowed at Union?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Union?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.99191, -72.13323 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bigelow Hollow Road.

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