Stratford — Rockhounding in Alleghany County, North Carolina

Stratford is a mapped rockhounding spot in Alleghany County, North Carolina. Reported finds include chalcopyrite, cuprite, galena, malachite, molybdenite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Alleghany County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Walnut Branch Church Road
Coordinates: 36.51892, -81.22075

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 Stratford

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Stratford FAQ

Where is Stratford?+

Stratford is in Alleghany County, North Carolina, at 36.51892, -81.22075. Nearest road: Walnut Branch Church Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Stratford?+

Stratford is reported to produce Chalcopyrite, Cuprite, Galena, Malachite, Molybdenite, Pyrite, Silver, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Stratford?+

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 Stratford?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.51892, -81.22075 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Walnut Branch Church Road.

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