Bismark Mine — Rockhounding in Madison County, Montana
Bismark Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Madison County, Montana. Reported finds include molybdenite, pyrite, chalcopyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Bismark Mine in Madison County, Montana
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Madison County
- State
- Montana
- Nearest road
- Mammoth South Boulder Road
- Coordinates
- 45.61285, -112.04897
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 Bismark Mine
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Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Bismark Mine.
- Mill CanyonMadison County · 7 mi awayTourmaline
- South Boulder RiverMadison County · 9 mi awayQuartz
- Jefferson RiverMadison County · 12 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- WhitehallJefferson County · 21 mi awayGalena, Gold, Sphalerite
- Virginia CityMadison County · 24 mi awayGarnet, Gold
- Gem MountainMadison County · 24 mi awaySapphires
- Ruby RiverMadison County · 24 mi awayAlmandine Garnet
- Pole CreekMadison County · 25 mi awayGarnet, Gold, Quartz
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