New Point — Rockhounding in Decatur County, Indiana

New Point is a mapped rockhounding spot in Decatur County, Indiana. Reported finds include chalcopyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Decatur County
State: Indiana
Nearest road: South 700 East
Postcode: 47263
Coordinates: 39.32318, -85.34503

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 New Point

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Chalcopyrite

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New Point FAQ

Where is New Point?+

New Point is in Decatur County, Indiana, at 39.32318, -85.34503. Nearest road: South 700 East.

What rocks and minerals can you find at New Point?+

New Point is reported to produce Chalcopyrite.

Is collecting allowed at New Point?+

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 New Point?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.32318, -85.34503 in Google Maps. The nearest road is South 700 East.

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