Georgia: Barite & Dolomite Rockhounding in Lawrence County, Indiana

Updated June 2026

Georgia is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lawrence County, Indiana. Reported finds include barite, dolomite, strontianite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lawrence County
State: Indiana
Nearest road: State Road 60
Coordinates: 38.70951, -86.57564

Geology at Georgia

This spot sits on ground mapped as West Baden Group that formed roughly 330 to 325 million years ago. Ore minerals here are typically tied to veins and replacement zones, with old workings marking the productive ground.

Mapped unit: West Baden Group
Age: 330–325 Ma (Mississippian)
Elevation: 650 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 Georgia

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 86°F in midsummer and 40°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 21°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, PAOLI station (12 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 Georgia

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 Georgia.

Across the state line from Georgia

Georgia is close enough to the Indiana border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Georgia FAQ

Where is Georgia?+

Georgia is in Lawrence County, Indiana, at 38.70951, -86.57564. Nearest road: State Road 60.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Georgia?+

Georgia is reported to produce Barite, Dolomite, Strontianite.

Is collecting allowed at Georgia?+

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 Georgia?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Georgia?+

The most comfortable months at Georgia are March to November.

How do I get to Georgia?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.70951, -86.57564 in Google Maps. The nearest road is State Road 60.

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