Whites City — Rockhounding in Eddy County, New Mexico
Whites City is a mapped rockhounding spot in Eddy County, New Mexico. Reported finds include onyx. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Whites City in Eddy County, New Mexico
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Eddy County
- State
- New Mexico
- Nearest road
- Carlsbad Cavern Highway
- Postcode
- 88268
- Coordinates
- 32.17585, -104.37695
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 Whites City.
- ArtesiaEddy County · 45 mi awayQuartz, Pecos Diamonds
- Lake ArthurChaves County · 58 mi awayAragonite
- RoswellChaves County · 84 mi awayQuartz
- Jarilla Mountains (copper)Otero County · 102 mi awayChalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Chrysocolla
- Jarilla Mountains (garnet)Otero County · 103 mi awayGarnet
- BentOtero County · 109 mi awayMexican Onyx
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