Leverett: Chalcopyrite Rockhounding in Franklin County, Massachusetts

Updated June 2026

Leverett is a mapped rockhounding spot in Franklin County, Massachusetts. Reported finds include chalcopyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Franklin County
State: Massachusetts
Nearest road: Number Six Road
Postcode: 01054
Coordinates: 42.45951, -72.45888

Geology at Leverett

This spot sits on Undifferentiated Poplar Mountain and Dry Hill Gneisses, mapped as gneiss, quartzite, and schist that formed roughly 1000 to 540 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit: Undifferentiated Poplar Mountain and Dry Hill Gneisses
Age: 1000–540 Ma (Neoproterozoic)
Rock types: gneiss, quartzite, and schist
Elevation: 820 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 Leverett

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 81°F in midsummer and 28°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 10°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LEVERETT #2 station (4 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Leverett

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

Chalcopyrite Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Leverett.

Across the state line from Leverett

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

Leverett FAQ

Where is Leverett?+

Leverett is in Franklin County, Massachusetts, at 42.45951, -72.45888. Nearest road: Number Six Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Leverett?+

Leverett is reported to produce Chalcopyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Leverett?+

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 Leverett?+

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 Leverett?+

The most comfortable months at Leverett are April to November.

How do I get to Leverett?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.45951, -72.45888 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Number Six Road.

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