Dolly Cherry Property: Kyanite & Staurolite Rockhounding in Upson County, Georgia

Updated June 2026

Dolly Cherry Property is a mapped rockhounding spot in Upson County, Georgia. Reported finds include kyanite, staurolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Upson County
State: Georgia
Nearest road: Heritage Lane
Postcode: 30286
Coordinates: 32.87925, -84.28072

Geology at Dolly Cherry Property

This spot sits on Granitic Gneiss undifferentiated, mapped as gneiss that formed roughly 4600 to 250 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this is where garnet, staurolite, and kyanite typically grow as the rock recrystallizes under heat and pressure.

Mapped unit: Granitic Gneiss undifferentiated
Age: 4600–250 Ma (Precambrian to Paleozoic)
Rock types: gneiss
Elevation: 640 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 Dolly Cherry Property

Best months: August to June. Typical highs run 91°F in midsummer and 58°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 33°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, THOMASTON 4SE station (1 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 Dolly Cherry Property

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Dolly Cherry Property FAQ

Where is Dolly Cherry Property?+

Dolly Cherry Property is in Upson County, Georgia, at 32.87925, -84.28072. Nearest road: Heritage Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Dolly Cherry Property?+

Dolly Cherry Property is reported to produce Kyanite, Staurolite.

Is collecting allowed at Dolly Cherry Property?+

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 Dolly Cherry Property?+

A rock hammer, a sieve, and a small shovel work well for garnet-type minerals, which concentrate as resistant grains in soils and creek gravels.

When is the best time to visit Dolly Cherry Property?+

The most comfortable months at Dolly Cherry Property are August to June.

How do I get to Dolly Cherry Property?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 32.87925, -84.28072 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Heritage Lane.

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