West Mineral — Rockhounding in Cherokee County, Kansas
West Mineral is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cherokee County, Kansas. Reported finds include pyrite, calcite, dolomite, marcasite, sphalerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing West Mineral in Cherokee County, Kansas
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Cherokee County
- State
- Kansas
- Nearest road
- Northwest 70th Street
- Coordinates
- 37.24331, -94.96624
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 West Mineral
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Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of West Mineral.
- GalenaCherokee County · 21 mi awayGalena, Sphalerite, Barite
- Baxter SpringsCherokee County · 22 mi awayGalena, Sphalerite, Pyrite
- Verdigris RiverWilson County · 53 mi awayAgate, Jasper, Chalcedony
- Yates CenterWoodson County · 55 mi awayAmethyst, Quartz
- GarnettAnderson County · 78 mi awayFossils
- OttawaFranklin County · 99 mi awayFossil Plants
- Walnut RiverButler County · 111 mi awayGeodes
- Rock TownCowley County · 114 mi awayGeodes
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