Crawford (Fairburn area) — Rockhounding in Dawes County, Nebraska

Crawford (Fairburn area) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Dawes County, Nebraska. Reported finds include fairburn agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Dawes County
State: Nebraska
Nearest road: Highway 2 71
Postcode: 69339
Coordinates: 42.70448, -103.40435

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 Crawford (Fairburn area)

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Fairburn Agate

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Crawford (Fairburn area) FAQ

Where is Crawford (Fairburn area)?+

Crawford (Fairburn area) is in Dawes County, Nebraska, at 42.70448, -103.40435. Nearest road: Highway 2 71.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Crawford (Fairburn area)?+

Crawford (Fairburn area) is reported to produce Fairburn Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Crawford (Fairburn area)?+

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 Crawford (Fairburn area)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.70448, -103.40435 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Highway 2 71.

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