Marple — Rockhounding in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Marple is a mapped rockhounding spot in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include amethyst, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Delaware County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: South Feathering Lane
Postcode: 19065
Coordinates: 39.93801, -75.41621

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 Marple

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Marple FAQ

Where is Marple?+

Marple is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, at 39.93801, -75.41621. Nearest road: South Feathering Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Marple?+

Marple is reported to produce Amethyst, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Marple?+

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 Marple?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.93801, -75.41621 in Google Maps. The nearest road is South Feathering Lane.

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