Indian Creek Road: Calcite Rockhounding in Madison County, Montana

Updated August 2026

Indian Creek Road is a mapped rockhounding spot in Madison County, Montana. Reported finds include calcite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Madison County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Indian Creek Road
Coordinates: 45.49644, -112.13376

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 Indian Creek Road

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

Calcite Encyclopedia →

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Across the state line from Indian Creek Road

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

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Indian Creek Road FAQ

Where is Indian Creek Road?+

Indian Creek Road is in Madison County, Montana, at 45.49644, -112.13376. Nearest road: Indian Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Indian Creek Road?+

Indian Creek Road is reported to produce Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at Indian Creek Road?+

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 Indian Creek Road?+

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.

How do I get to Indian Creek Road?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.49644, -112.13376 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Indian Creek Road.

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