Sterling Mine: Hematite & Magnetite Rockhounding in Jefferson County, New York

Updated August 2026

Sterling Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jefferson County, New York. Reported finds include hematite, magnetite, millerite, calcite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Jefferson County
State: New York
Nearest road: US 11
Postcode: 13608
Coordinates: 44.24168, -75.59390

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Sterling Mine

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Sterling Mine FAQ

Where is Sterling Mine?+

Sterling Mine is in Jefferson County, New York, at 44.24168, -75.59390. Nearest road: US 11.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Sterling Mine?+

Sterling Mine is reported to produce Hematite, Magnetite, Millerite, Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at Sterling Mine?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Sterling Mine?+

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 Sterling Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.24168, -75.59390 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 11.

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