Norwich — Rockhounding in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Norwich is a mapped rockhounding spot in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Reported finds include corundum, sillimanite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Norwich in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- State
- Connecticut
- Nearest road
- Mohegan Park Road
- Postcode
- 06360
- Coordinates
- 41.54683, -72.06790
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 Norwich
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Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Norwich.
- New LondonSoutheastern Connecticut Planning Region · 12 mi awayApatite, Spodumene
- StaffordSoutheastern Connecticut Planning Region · 14 mi awayIron Ore, Limonite, Quartz
- Slocum ProspectLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · 21 mi awayBeryl, Rose Quartz
- Gillette QuarryLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · 23 mi awayAmazonite, Aquamarine, Beryl
- Plum Bank BeachLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · 26 mi awayAgate, Moonstone
- Pelton’s QuarryLower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region · 27 mi awayCitrine, Rose Quartz, Smoky Quartz
- TollandCapitol Planning Region · 27 mi awayRose Quartz, Staurolite
- VernonCapitol Planning Region · 27 mi awayRose Quartz, Staurolite
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