Chester Creek — Rockhounding in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Chester Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include amethyst, smoky quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Chester Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Delaware County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Nearest road
- East Peters Lane
- Postcode
- 19017
- Coordinates
- 39.87367, -75.46055
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.
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Found at Chester Creek
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Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Chester Creek.
- East Branch Naamanm CreekDelaware County · 3 mi awaySphene, Quartz, Garnet
- UplandDelaware County · 4 mi awayGeodes, Amethyst
- MarpleDelaware County · 5 mi awayAmethyst, Quartz
- Blue HillDelaware County · 5 mi awayAlbite, Amazonite, Beryl
- Crum CreekDelaware County · 6 mi awayGolden Beryl, Amethyst, Garnet
- Brandywine CreekChester County · 7 mi awayAmethyst
- Prospect ParkDelaware County · 8 mi awayKyanite Blades, Feldspar
- PhiladelphiaDelaware County · 10 mi awayAgate, Petrified Wood, Chalcedony
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