Manhattan — Rockhounding in Gallatin County, Montana
Manhattan is a mapped rockhounding spot in Gallatin County, Montana. Reported finds include onyx. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Manhattan in Gallatin County, Montana
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Gallatin County
- State
- Montana
- Nearest road
- Horseshoe Cottonwood Road
- Coordinates
- 45.90928, -111.40563
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Manhattan.
- Horseshoe HillsGallatin County · 10 mi awayShale, Trilobite Fossils
- RadersburgBroadwater County · 23 mi awayGold, Silver
- Pole CreekMadison County · 24 mi awayGarnet, Gold, Quartz
- SalesvilleGallatin County · 24 mi awayEmery, Corundum
- Finnegan RidgeMadison County · 28 mi awayChert, Jasper
- South Boulder RiverMadison County · 30 mi awayQuartz
- WhitehallJefferson County · 31 mi awayGalena, Gold, Sphalerite
- Elkhorn MountainJefferson County · 37 mi awayMagnetite, Hematite
Manhattan FAQ
Where is Manhattan?+
Manhattan is in Gallatin County, Montana, at 45.90928, -111.40563. Nearest road: Horseshoe Cottonwood Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Manhattan?+
Manhattan is reported to produce Onyx.
Is collecting allowed at Manhattan?+
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 Manhattan?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 45.90928, -111.40563 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Horseshoe Cottonwood Road.
