Mapleton — Rockhounding in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Huntingdon County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Hares Valley Road
Postcode: 17052
Coordinates: 40.37960, -77.95065

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 Mapleton

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Quartz

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Mapleton FAQ

Where is Mapleton?+

Mapleton is in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, at 40.37960, -77.95065. Nearest road: Hares Valley Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mapleton?+

Mapleton is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Mapleton?+

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 Mapleton?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.37960, -77.95065 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Hares Valley Road.

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