Hamilton (west) — Rockhounding in Lee County, Iowa

Hamilton (west) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lee County, Iowa. Reported finds include geodes. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lee County
State: Iowa
Nearest road: Carroll Street
Postcode: 52632
Coordinates: 40.38365, -91.37469

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 Hamilton (west)

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Geodes

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Hamilton (west) FAQ

Where is Hamilton (west)?+

Hamilton (west) is in Lee County, Iowa, at 40.38365, -91.37469. Nearest road: Carroll Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hamilton (west)?+

Hamilton (west) is reported to produce Geodes.

Is collecting allowed at Hamilton (west)?+

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 Hamilton (west)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.38365, -91.37469 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Carroll Street.

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