Pigeon Point: Chalcocite & Chalcopyrite Rockhounding in Cook County, Minnesota

Updated July 2026

Pigeon Point is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cook County, Minnesota. Reported finds include chalcocite, chalcopyrite, pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Cook County
State: Minnesota
Coordinates: 48.00297, -89.49724

Geology at Pigeon Point

This spot sits on Gabbroic intrusions, mapped as gabbro that formed roughly 1600 to 1000 million years ago. Plutonic rock like this weathers slowly into grus and boulders, and the most productive collecting is typically in weathered zones and drainages.

Mapped unit: Gabbroic intrusions
Age: 1600–1000 Ma (Mesoproterozoic)
Rock types: gabbro
Elevation: 620 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 Pigeon Point

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 74°F in midsummer and 21°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 1°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, GRAND PORTAGE station (9 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Pigeon Point

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 Pigeon Point.

Across the state line from Pigeon Point

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

Pigeon Point FAQ

Where is Pigeon Point?+

Pigeon Point is in Cook County, Minnesota, at 48.00297, -89.49724.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pigeon Point?+

Pigeon Point is reported to produce Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Pigeon Point?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Pigeon Point?+

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 Pigeon Point?+

The most comfortable months at Pigeon Point are April to October.

How do I get to Pigeon Point?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.00297, -89.49724 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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