Herron Mine: Apatite & Beryl Rockhounding in Upson County, Georgia

Updated June 2026

Herron Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Upson County, Georgia. Reported finds include apatite, beryl, mica, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Upson County
State: Georgia
Nearest road: Raglin Street
Postcode: 31097
Coordinates: 32.91806, -84.14000

Geology at Herron Mine

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: 760 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 Herron Mine

Best months: August to June. Typical highs run 91°F in midsummer and 56°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 35°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, THE ROCK RCH station (6 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 Herron Mine

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

Nearby rockhounding spots

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Herron Mine FAQ

Where is Herron Mine?+

Herron Mine is in Upson County, Georgia, at 32.91806, -84.14000. Nearest road: Raglin Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Herron Mine?+

Herron Mine is reported to produce Apatite, Beryl, Mica, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Herron Mine?+

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 Herron Mine?+

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 Herron Mine?+

The most comfortable months at Herron Mine are August to June.

How do I get to Herron Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 32.91806, -84.14000 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Raglin Street.

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