Road cut on E side of US 87 — Rockhounding in Gillespie County, Texas

Road cut on E side of US 87 is a mapped rockhounding spot in Gillespie County, Texas. Reported finds include fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Gillespie County
State: Texas
Nearest road: South US Highway 87
Coordinates: 30.16111, -98.89342

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 Road cut on E side of US 87

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Fossils

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Road cut on E side of US 87 FAQ

Where is Road cut on E side of US 87?+

Road cut on E side of US 87 is in Gillespie County, Texas, at 30.16111, -98.89342. Nearest road: South US Highway 87.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Road cut on E side of US 87?+

Road cut on E side of US 87 is reported to produce Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Road cut on E side of US 87?+

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 Road cut on E side of US 87?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 30.16111, -98.89342 in Google Maps. The nearest road is South US Highway 87.

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