Brookwood Strip Mines: Hematite & Quartz Rockhounding in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

Updated June 2026

Brookwood Strip Mines is a mapped rockhounding spot in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. Reported finds include hematite, quartz, siderite, agate, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Tuscaloosa County
State: Alabama
Nearest road: Rocky Branch Road
Postcode: 35444
Coordinates: 33.26145, -87.38753

Geology at Brookwood Strip Mines

This spot sits on Tuscaloosa Group; Coker Formation, mapped as sand and clay that formed roughly 145 to 66 million years ago. Petrified wood typically travels as tough float, and worked gravels like these are exactly where weathered pieces tend to collect.

Mapped unit: Tuscaloosa Group; Coker Formation
Age: 145–66 Ma (Cretaceous)
Rock types: sand and clay
Elevation: 460 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 Brookwood Strip Mines

Best months: September to June. Typical highs run 91°F in midsummer and 55°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 34°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, NORTHPORT 2 S station (12 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Brookwood Strip Mines

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Brookwood Strip Mines FAQ

Where is Brookwood Strip Mines?+

Brookwood Strip Mines is in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, at 33.26145, -87.38753. Nearest road: Rocky Branch Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Brookwood Strip Mines?+

Brookwood Strip Mines is reported to produce Hematite, Quartz, Siderite, Agate, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Brookwood Strip Mines?+

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 Brookwood Strip Mines?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, and a padded bag cover petrified wood hunting. Most pieces are surface float, so walking slopes and washes beats digging.

When is the best time to visit Brookwood Strip Mines?+

The most comfortable months at Brookwood Strip Mines are September to June.

How do I get to Brookwood Strip Mines?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 33.26145, -87.38753 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Rocky Branch Road.

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