Jefferson — Rockhounding in Chesterfield County, South Carolina

Jefferson is a mapped rockhounding spot in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Reported finds include topaz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Chesterfield County
State: South Carolina
Nearest road: Simpson Road
Postcode: 29728
Coordinates: 34.71407, -80.36414

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 Jefferson

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Topaz

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Jefferson FAQ

Where is Jefferson?+

Jefferson is in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, at 34.71407, -80.36414. Nearest road: Simpson Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Jefferson?+

Jefferson is reported to produce Topaz.

Is collecting allowed at Jefferson?+

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 Jefferson?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.71407, -80.36414 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Simpson Road.

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