Liberal — Rockhounding in Barton County, Missouri

Liberal is a mapped rockhounding spot in Barton County, Missouri. Reported finds include pickeringite, pyrite, siderite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Barton County
State: Missouri
Coordinates: 37.58267, -94.48687

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 Liberal

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Pickeringite
Pyrite
Siderite

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Liberal FAQ

Where is Liberal?+

Liberal is in Barton County, Missouri, at 37.58267, -94.48687.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Liberal?+

Liberal is reported to produce Pickeringite, Pyrite, Siderite.

Is collecting allowed at Liberal?+

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 Liberal?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.58267, -94.48687 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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