Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood): Fossil Hunting in Gadsden County, Florida

Updated June 2026

Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Gadsden County, Florida. Reported finds include silicified wood, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Gadsden County
State: Florida
Nearest road: Mine Loop
Coordinates: 30.68863, -84.43488

Geology at Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood)

This spot sits on Hawthorn Group, Torreya Formation, mapped as sandstone and limestone that formed roughly 16 to 12 million years ago. Limestone like this typically forms in ancient seas, so marine fossils such as brachiopods, corals, and crinoids tend to weather out of fresh exposures.

Mapped unit: Hawthorn Group, Torreya Formation
Age: 16–12 Ma (Middle Miocene)
Rock types: sandstone and limestone
Elevation: 240 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 Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood)

Best months: September to June. Typical highs run 91°F in midsummer and 64°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 40°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, QUINCY 3 SSW station (14 mi away).

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.

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 Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood)

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Across the state line from Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood)

Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood) is close enough to the Florida border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood) FAQ

Where is Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood)?+

Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood) is in Gadsden County, Florida, at 30.68863, -84.43488. Nearest road: Mine Loop.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood)?+

Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood) is reported to produce Silicified Wood, Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood)?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood)?+

A rock hammer, a cold chisel, safety glasses, and newspaper or foam for wrapping finds cover most fossil ground. A trowel and a sieve help in soft exposures.

When is the best time to visit Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood)?+

The most comfortable months at Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood) are September to June.

How do I get to Unnamed Area (Silicified Wood)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 30.68863, -84.43488 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mine Loop.

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