Rockhounding in Nemaha County, Nebraska

1 mapped rockhounding spot in Nemaha County. Most commonly produces agate, chalcedony, jasper, moss agate.

Nemaha County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

1 photo

The Little Nemaha River at the US 136 bridge, Nemaha County, southeast Nebraska — Little Nemaha RiverNemaha County, Nebraska

Minerals reported in Nemaha County

Standout in Nemaha County

Hand-picked spot in Nemaha County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Little Nemaha River
Public
Nemaha County
In far southeast Nemaha County the Little Nemaha River and the surrounding glacial drift carry moss agate, chalcedony, jasper, and petrified wood, giving the corn-country side of Nebraska its own honest rockhounding, far from the Panhandle.
Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper

Spots in Nemaha County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Little Nemaha River	Agate Moss Agate Chalcedony Jasper Petrified Wood	40.4043, -95.8280	Public

Neighboring counties in Nebraska

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Nemaha County. A natural extension if Nemaha County is already on your trip plan.

Douglas County~63 mi1 spotTop: Agatized Wood, Banded Agate, Chalcedony

Across the state line from Nemaha County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Nebraska.

Nemaha County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Nemaha County, Nebraska?+

RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Nemaha County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Nemaha County?+

Spots in Nemaha County most often produce Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Moss Agate, Petrified Wood. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Nemaha County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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