Buzzard Creek: Chlorite & Green Quartz Rockhounding in Clay County, Alabama

Updated June 2026

Buzzard Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clay County, Alabama. Reported finds include chlorite, green quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Clay County
State: Alabama
Nearest road: Newbury's Road
Coordinates: 33.32511, -85.92831

Geology at Buzzard Creek

This spot sits on Ketchepedrakee Amphibolite, mapped as amphibolite that formed roughly 4600 to 250 million years ago. Metamorphic terrain like this typically carries quartz veins and sweats, and weathered crystals tend to end up in the soils and streams below.

Mapped unit: Ketchepedrakee Amphibolite
Age: 4600–250 Ma (Precambrian to Paleozoic)
Rock types: amphibolite
Elevation: 1,060 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Buzzard Creek

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 55°F in winter to 90°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, ASHLAND 3 ENE station (9 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ.

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Buzzard Creek

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Buzzard Creek.

Across the state line from Buzzard Creek

Buzzard Creek is close enough to the Alabama border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Buzzard Creek FAQ

Where is Buzzard Creek?+

Buzzard Creek is in Clay County, Alabama, at 33.32511, -85.92831. Nearest road: Newbury's Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Buzzard Creek?+

Buzzard Creek is reported to produce Chlorite, Green Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Buzzard Creek?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Buzzard Creek?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit Buzzard Creek?+

Buzzard Creek is workable year-round.

How do I get to Buzzard Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.32511, -85.92831 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Newbury's Road.

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