Michigamme Mine — Rockhounding in Marquette County, Michigan

Michigamme Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Marquette County, Michigan. Reported finds include chalcedony, hematite, jaspilite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Marquette County
State: Michigan
Nearest road: US 41;M 28
Postcode: 49861
Coordinates: 46.53861, -88.09722

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 Michigamme Mine

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Michigamme Mine FAQ

Where is Michigamme Mine?+

Michigamme Mine is in Marquette County, Michigan, at 46.53861, -88.09722. Nearest road: US 41;M 28.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Michigamme Mine?+

Michigamme Mine is reported to produce Chalcedony, Hematite, Jaspilite.

Is collecting allowed at Michigamme 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 Michigamme Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.53861, -88.09722 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 41;M 28.

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