Wickes & Clancy: Gold Prospecting in Jefferson County, Montana

Updated June 2026

Wickes & Clancy is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jefferson County, Montana. Reported finds include arsenopyrite, cerussite, gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Jefferson County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Powder House Road
Coordinates: 46.39252, -112.08289

Geology at Wickes & Clancy

This spot sits on Boulder batholith, Butte Quartz Monzonite, mapped as quartz monzonite and monzogranite-to-granodiorite that formed roughly 100 to 66 million years ago. Gold in granitic terrain like this is typically tied to quartz veins along contacts and shear zones, with placer color in the streams that drain them.

Mapped unit: Boulder batholith, Butte Quartz Monzonite
Age: 100–66 Ma (Late Cretaceous)
Rock types: quartz monzonite and monzogranite-to-granodiorite
Elevation: 5,660 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 Wickes & Clancy

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 78°F in midsummer and 32°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 7°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, TIZER GARDENS station (3 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.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM Montana — Recreational mineral collecting
Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology
Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine (fee-dig operator)
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Wickes & Clancy

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Wickes & Clancy FAQ

Where is Wickes & Clancy?+

Wickes & Clancy is in Jefferson County, Montana, at 46.39252, -112.08289. Nearest road: Powder House Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Wickes & Clancy?+

Wickes & Clancy is reported to produce Arsenopyrite, Cerussite, Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Wickes & Clancy?+

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 Wickes & Clancy?+

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 Wickes & Clancy?+

The most comfortable months at Wickes & Clancy are April to October.

How do I get to Wickes & Clancy?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.39252, -112.08289 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Powder House Road.

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