Culloden: Mica & Muscovite Rockhounding in Monroe County, Georgia

Updated June 2026

Culloden is a mapped rockhounding spot in Monroe County, Georgia. Reported finds include mica, muscovite, biotite, feldspar, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Monroe County
State: Georgia
Coordinates: 32.92299, -84.09502

Geology at Culloden

This spot sits on Granitic Gneiss undifferentiated, mapped as gneiss 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: Granitic Gneiss undifferentiated
Age: 4600–250 Ma (Precambrian to Paleozoic)
Rock types: gneiss
Elevation: 730 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 Culloden

Best months: August to June. Typical highs run 91°F in midsummer and 57°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 35°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, THE ROCK RCH station (8 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 Culloden

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

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Culloden.

Culloden FAQ

Where is Culloden?+

Culloden is in Monroe County, Georgia, at 32.92299, -84.09502.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Culloden?+

Culloden is reported to produce Mica, Muscovite, Biotite, Feldspar, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Culloden?+

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 Culloden?+

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 Culloden?+

The most comfortable months at Culloden are August to June.

How do I get to Culloden?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 32.92299, -84.09502 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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