Agates near Kirksville, MO
20 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Kirksville report agate. The closest is Grundy County, about 50 miles out (1 hr 3 min drive).
Agates are banded chalcedony nodules that survive long after their volcanic host rock rots away, which is why they concentrate in gravel bars, beaches, and glacial deposits far from where they formed.
Map of 20 agate collecting spots within 150 miles of Kirksville, Missouri
Closest agates spots to Kirksville
- Grundy CountyGrundy County, Missouri50 mi · 1 hr 3 min driveLake Superior Agate, Jasper, Fossils
- La GrangeLewis County, Missouri58 mi · 1 hr 13 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Livingston CountyLivingston County, Missouri61 mi · 1 hr 16 min driveLake Superior Agate, Jasper, Fossils
- HamiltonHancock County, Illinois67 mi · 1 hr 23 min driveAgate, Jasper, Geode
- GallatinDaviess County, Missouri74 mi · 1 hr 33 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Skunk River gravels near Mount PleasantHenry County, Iowa74 mi · 1 hr 33 min driveAgate
Types of agates reported near Kirksville
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate11
- Lake Superior Agate8
- Coldwater Agate1
- Moss Agate1
Every agate spot within 150 miles of Kirksville
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Agates near Kirksville FAQ
Where can I find agates near Kirksville?+
20 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Kirksville report agate. The closest is Grundy County in Grundy County County, roughly 50 miles away (1 hr 3 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect agates on public land near Kirksville?+
20 of the 20 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
What is the fastest way to spot an agate in a gravel bed?+
Look for waxy luster and translucence rather than color. Wet the stone or look right after rain: agate glows softly at thin edges when backlit, while jasper and chert stay opaque. Banding clinches it but is often hidden until the stone is cracked or tumbled.
How far from Kirksville do I need to drive?+
The nearest agate spot is about 50 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 148 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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