Pine Pond: Arsenopyrite & Asbestos Rockhounding in Putnam County, New York

Updated June 2026

Pine Pond is a mapped rockhounding spot in Putnam County, New York. Reported finds include arsenopyrite, asbestos, leucopyrite, pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Putnam County
State: New York
Nearest road: Trail
Postcode: 10512
Coordinates: 41.46531, -73.70274

Geology at Pine Pond

This spot sits on Biotite granite gneiss, mapped as biotite gneiss that formed roughly 1600 to 1000 million years ago. Metamorphic terrain like this commonly hosts vein and replacement mineralization, and old workings typically mark the productive zones.

Mapped unit: Biotite granite gneiss
Age: 1600–1000 Ma (Mesoproterozoic)
Rock types: biotite gneiss
Elevation: 850 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 Pine Pond

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 77°F in midsummer and 33°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 15°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CARMEL 4N 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.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Pine Pond

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Pine Pond.

Across the state line from Pine Pond

Pine Pond is close enough to the New York border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Pine Pond FAQ

Where is Pine Pond?+

Pine Pond is in Putnam County, New York, at 41.46531, -73.70274. Nearest road: Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pine Pond?+

Pine Pond is reported to produce Arsenopyrite, Asbestos, Leucopyrite, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Pine Pond?+

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 Pine Pond?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Pine Pond?+

The most comfortable months at Pine Pond are April to November.

How do I get to Pine Pond?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.46531, -73.70274 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Trail.

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