Philadelphia — Rockhounding in Jefferson County, New York

Philadelphia is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jefferson County, New York. Reported finds include hematite, pyrite, siderite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Jefferson County
State: New York
Nearest road: Sand Street
Postcode: 13673
Coordinates: 44.15460, -75.70935

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 Philadelphia

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Philadelphia FAQ

Where is Philadelphia?+

Philadelphia is in Jefferson County, New York, at 44.15460, -75.70935. Nearest road: Sand Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Philadelphia?+

Philadelphia is reported to produce Hematite, Pyrite, Siderite.

Is collecting allowed at Philadelphia?+

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 Philadelphia?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.15460, -75.70935 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sand Street.

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