Emerald Creek — Rockhounding in Shoshone County, Idaho
Emerald Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Shoshone County, Idaho. Reported finds include almandine garnet. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Emerald Creek in Shoshone County, Idaho
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Shoshone County
- State
- Idaho
- Nearest road
- National Forest Development Road 447
- Coordinates
- 47.06509, -116.32654
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.
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Found at Emerald Creek
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Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Emerald Creek.
- Emerald and Ruby CreeksShoshone County · 0 mi awayGarnet
- East Fork Emerald CreekLatah County · 4 mi awayStar Garnet
- Carpenter CreekBenewah County · 5 mi awayStaurolite
- Purdue & Canyon CreeksLatah County · 12 mi awayRed Garnet
- Mica MountainLatah County · 16 mi awayGreen Beryl, Biotite, Muscovite
- Alder CreekBenewah County · 17 mi awayChrysocolla
- Boulder CreekLatah County · 23 mi awayGarnet
- AveryShoshone County · 27 mi awayKyanite, Staurolite
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