Black Ankle Mine — Rockhounding in Montgomery County, North Carolina

Black Ankle Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Montgomery County, North Carolina. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Montgomery County
State: North Carolina
Nearest road: Williamson Road
Postcode: 27356
Coordinates: 35.49142, -79.81042

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 Black Ankle Mine

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Gold

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Black Ankle Mine FAQ

Where is Black Ankle Mine?+

Black Ankle Mine is in Montgomery County, North Carolina, at 35.49142, -79.81042. Nearest road: Williamson Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Black Ankle Mine?+

Black Ankle Mine is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Black Ankle 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 Black Ankle Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 35.49142, -79.81042 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Williamson Road.

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