Mount Pleasant — Rockhounding in Henry County, Iowa
Mount Pleasant is a mapped rockhounding spot in Henry County, Iowa. Reported finds include chert, geodes. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Mount Pleasant in Henry County, Iowa
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Henry County
- State
- Iowa
- Postcode
- 52641
- Coordinates
- 40.95293, -91.56734
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Mount Pleasant.
- Skunk River gravels near Mount PleasantHenry County · 0 mi awayAgate
- Skunk RiverHenry County · 4 mi awayGeodes, Petrified Coral, Limonite
- New LondonHenry County · 11 mi awayAgate, Jasper
- LowellHenry County · 11 mi awayKeokuk Geodes
- DonnellsonLee County · 22 mi awayGeodes
- Burlington (geodes)Des Moines County · 23 mi awayLake Superior Agate, Quartz, Geodes
- BentonsportVan Buren County · 23 mi awayKeokuk Geodes
- Farmington (geodes)Van Buren County · 24 mi awayGeodes
Mount Pleasant FAQ
Where is Mount Pleasant?+
Mount Pleasant is in Henry County, Iowa, at 40.95293, -91.56734.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Mount Pleasant?+
Mount Pleasant is reported to produce Chert, Geodes.
Is collecting allowed at Mount Pleasant?+
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 Mount Pleasant?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 40.95293, -91.56734 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.
