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Catherine Mountain (Donnell Pond) — Rockhounding in Hancock County, Maine

Catherine Mountain holds a nineteenth-century molybdenite prospect where molybdenite occurs in granite pegmatite, rare vugs, and fractures, alongside reported scheelite and wolframite. The peak sits inside the state-administered Donnell Pond Public Reserved Land, where the Maine Geological Survey allows casual hobby collecting without a permit. Reported finds include molybdenite, scheelite, fluorapatite, magnetite, smoky quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

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A silvery molybdenite crystal on quartz, like the molybdenite at the Catherine Mountain prospect

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hancock County
State: Maine
Nearest road: Blackswoods Road
Coordinates: 44.61718, -68.08412

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.

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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.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Maine Geological Survey
Maine Mineral & Gem Museum
Acadia National Park rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

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Catherine Mountain (Donnell Pond) FAQ

Why is Catherine Mountain (Donnell Pond) one of the best rockhounding spots in Maine?+

Where is Catherine Mountain (Donnell Pond)?+

Catherine Mountain (Donnell Pond) is in Hancock County, Maine, at 44.61718, -68.08412. Nearest road: Blackswoods Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Catherine Mountain (Donnell Pond)?+

Catherine Mountain (Donnell Pond) is reported to produce Molybdenite, Scheelite, Fluorapatite, Magnetite, Smoky Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Catherine Mountain (Donnell Pond)?+

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.

How do I get to Catherine Mountain (Donnell Pond)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.61718, -68.08412 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Blackswoods Road.

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