Mansfield: Galena & Smithsonite Rockhounding in Wright County, Missouri

Updated June 2026

Mansfield is a mapped rockhounding spot in Wright County, Missouri. Reported finds include galena, smithsonite, sphalerite, hemimorphite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Wright County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: US 60
Postcode: 65702
Coordinates: 37.11073, -92.54319

Geology at Mansfield

This spot sits on ground mapped as limestone and siltstone that formed roughly 360 to 325 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this is the classic host for lead, zinc, and fluorite mineralization, which typically follows old cavities and replacement zones.

Age: 360–325 Ma (Mississippian)
Rock types: limestone and siltstone
Elevation: 1,450 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 Mansfield

Best months: February to December. Typical highs run 88°F in midsummer and 42°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 21°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MANSFIELD 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 Mansfield

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Mansfield.

Across the state line from Mansfield

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

Mansfield FAQ

Where is Mansfield?+

Mansfield is in Wright County, Missouri, at 37.11073, -92.54319. Nearest road: US 60.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mansfield?+

Mansfield is reported to produce Galena, Smithsonite, Sphalerite, Hemimorphite.

Is collecting allowed at Mansfield?+

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 Mansfield?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Mansfield?+

The most comfortable months at Mansfield are February to December.

How do I get to Mansfield?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.11073, -92.54319 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 60.

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