Lubec Lead Mine: Anglesite & Bornite Rockhounding in Washington County, Maine

Updated June 2026

Lubec Lead Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Washington County, Maine. Reported finds include anglesite, bornite, calcite, cerussite, chalcopyrite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Washington County
State: Maine
Nearest road: Lead Mine Road
Postcode: 04652
Coordinates: 44.84024, -67.05329

Geology at Lubec Lead Mine

This spot sits on Leighton Formation, mafic to felsic volcanic rock member, mapped as felsic volcanic and mafic volcanic that formed roughly 445 to 420 million years ago. Copper minerals such as malachite and chrysocolla typically show up where mineralized rock like this has weathered and oxidized near old workings.

Mapped unit: Leighton Formation, mafic to felsic volcanic rock member
Age: 445–420 Ma (Silurian)
Rock types: felsic volcanic and mafic volcanic
Elevation: 120 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 Lubec Lead Mine

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 75°F in midsummer and 30°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 15°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, EASTPORT station (5 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.

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

Found at Lubec Lead Mine

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Lubec Lead Mine FAQ

Where is Lubec Lead Mine?+

Lubec Lead Mine is in Washington County, Maine, at 44.84024, -67.05329. Nearest road: Lead Mine Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lubec Lead Mine?+

Lubec Lead Mine is reported to produce Anglesite, Bornite, Calcite, Cerussite, Chalcopyrite, Dolomite, Epidote, Galena, Goethite, Hematite, Limonite, Malachite, Pyrite, Quartz, Smithsonite, Wulfenite.

Is collecting allowed at Lubec Lead 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 Lubec Lead Mine?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses are enough for oxidized copper ground. Look for green and blue staining on weathered rock and in old dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Lubec Lead Mine?+

The most comfortable months at Lubec Lead Mine are April to November.

How do I get to Lubec Lead Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.84024, -67.05329 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lead Mine Road.

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