Warwick: Hematite Rockhounding in Franklin County, Massachusetts

Updated June 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Franklin County
State: Massachusetts
Postcode: 01378
Coordinates: 42.65958, -72.37884

Geology at Warwick

This spot sits on Pauchaug Gneiss, mapped as gneiss that formed roughly 460 to 440 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit: Pauchaug Gneiss
Age: 460–440 Ma (Late Ordovician to Llandovery)
Rock types: gneiss
Elevation: 880 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 Warwick

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 82°F in midsummer and 32°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 13°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, ORANGE MUNI AP station (8 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 Warwick

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

Hematite Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Warwick.

Across the state line from Warwick

Warwick 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.

Warwick FAQ

Where is Warwick?+

Warwick is in Franklin County, Massachusetts, at 42.65958, -72.37884.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Warwick?+

Warwick is reported to produce Hematite.

Is collecting allowed at Warwick?+

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 Warwick?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Warwick?+

The most comfortable months at Warwick are April to November.

How do I get to Warwick?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.65958, -72.37884 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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