Pitts Garnet Mine — Rockhounding in Androscoggin County, Maine

Pitts Garnet Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Androscoggin County, Maine. Reported finds include actinolite, calcite, diopside, garnet, molybdenite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Androscoggin County
State: Maine
Nearest road: Woodman Hill Road
Postcode: 04258
Coordinates: 44.10562, -70.33320

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 Pitts Garnet Mine

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Pitts Garnet Mine FAQ

Where is Pitts Garnet Mine?+

Pitts Garnet Mine is in Androscoggin County, Maine, at 44.10562, -70.33320. Nearest road: Woodman Hill Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pitts Garnet Mine?+

Pitts Garnet Mine is reported to produce Actinolite, Calcite, Diopside, Garnet, Molybdenite, Quartz, Titanite, Clinozoisite, Clinochlore, Beryl, Feldspar, Muscovite.

Is collecting allowed at Pitts Garnet Mine?+

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 Pitts Garnet Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.10562, -70.33320 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Woodman Hill Road.

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