Tilly Foster Iron Mine — Rockhounding in Putnam County, New York

Tilly Foster Iron Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Putnam County, New York. Reported finds include magnetite, brucite, chondronite, clinochlore, titanite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Putnam County
State: New York
Nearest road: Old Mine Road
Postcode: 10509
Coordinates: 41.41298, -73.64211

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 Tilly Foster Iron Mine

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Magnetite
Brucite
Chondronite
Clinochlore
Titanite

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Tilly Foster Iron Mine FAQ

Where is Tilly Foster Iron Mine?+

Tilly Foster Iron Mine is in Putnam County, New York, at 41.41298, -73.64211. Nearest road: Old Mine Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tilly Foster Iron Mine?+

Tilly Foster Iron Mine is reported to produce Magnetite, Brucite, Chondronite, Clinochlore, Titanite.

Is collecting allowed at Tilly Foster Iron Mine?+

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 Tilly Foster Iron Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.41298, -73.64211 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old Mine Road.

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