Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral): Agatized Coral Rockhounding in Hamilton County, Florida

Updated June 2026

Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hamilton County, Florida. Reported finds include agatized coral. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hamilton County
State: Florida
Nearest road: Southeast69th Boulevard
Coordinates: 30.43876, -82.86284

Geology at Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral)

This spot sits on Hawthorn Group, Statenville Formation, mapped as sand that formed roughly 16 to 5 million years ago. Reworked sediments like these can carry fossils eroded from older beds upstream, typically as rolled bone fragments, teeth, and shell material.

Mapped unit: Hawthorn Group, Statenville Formation
Age: 16–5 Ma (Middle Miocene to Late Miocene)
Rock types: sand
Elevation: 150 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 (Agatized Coral)

Best months: September to May. Typical highs run 93°F in midsummer and 66°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 42°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, WHITE SPRINGS 7N station (5 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 (Agatized Coral)

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Across the state line from Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral)

Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral) 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.

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Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral) FAQ

Where is Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral)?+

Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral) is in Hamilton County, Florida, at 30.43876, -82.86284. Nearest road: Southeast69th Boulevard.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral)?+

Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral) is reported to produce Agatized Coral.

Is collecting allowed at Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral)?+

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 (Agatized Coral)?+

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 (Agatized Coral)?+

The most comfortable months at Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral) are September to May.

How do I get to Unnamed Area (Agatized Coral)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 30.43876, -82.86284 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Southeast69th Boulevard.

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