Jordan: Gold Prospecting in Scott County, Minnesota

Updated June 2026

Jordan is a mapped rockhounding spot in Scott County, Minnesota. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Scott County
State: Minnesota
Nearest road: US 169
Postcode: 55352
Coordinates: 44.67289, -93.62067

Geology at Jordan

This spot sits on ground mapped as Jordan Sandstone that formed roughly 495 to 485 million years ago. In sedimentary country like this, any placer gold is typically recycled from older gravels, concentrating again in modern stream beds.

Mapped unit: Jordan Sandstone
Age: 495–485 Ma (Late Cambrian)
Elevation: 850 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 Jordan

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 81°F in midsummer and 22°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 5°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, JORDAN 1SSW station (2 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.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Jordan

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

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Jordan

Jordan 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.

Jordan FAQ

Where is Jordan?+

Jordan is in Scott County, Minnesota, at 44.67289, -93.62067. Nearest road: US 169.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Jordan?+

Jordan is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Jordan?+

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 Jordan?+

A gold pan, a classifier screen, a small shovel, and a snuffer bottle cover the basics. Motorized equipment and sluices fall under separate rules in most states, so start with hand tools.

When is the best time to visit Jordan?+

The most comfortable months at Jordan are April to October.

How do I get to Jordan?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.67289, -93.62067 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 169.

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