Gothenburg — Rockhounding in Dawson County, Nebraska
Gothenburg is a mapped rockhounding spot in Dawson County, Nebraska. Reported finds include petrified palm wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Gothenburg in Dawson County, Nebraska
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Dawson County
- State
- Nebraska
- Nearest road
- Willow Island Road
- Postcode
- 69171
- Coordinates
- 40.90090, -100.14600
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 Gothenburg
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