Rossie Lead Mines: Galena & Calcite Rockhounding in Saint Lawrence County, New York

Updated August 2026

Rossie Lead Mines is a mapped rockhounding spot in Saint Lawrence County, New York. Reported finds include galena, calcite, graphite, sphalerite, barite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Saint Lawrence County
State: New York
Nearest road: County Road 8
Postcode: 13646
Coordinates: 44.38389, -75.65230

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 Rossie Lead Mines

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Rossie Lead Mines FAQ

Where is Rossie Lead Mines?+

Rossie Lead Mines is in Saint Lawrence County, New York, at 44.38389, -75.65230. Nearest road: County Road 8.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Rossie Lead Mines?+

Rossie Lead Mines is reported to produce Galena, Calcite, Graphite, Sphalerite, Barite, Fluorite, Spinel.

Is collecting allowed at Rossie Lead Mines?+

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 Rossie Lead Mines?+

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.

How do I get to Rossie Lead Mines?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.38389, -75.65230 in Google Maps. The nearest road is County Road 8.

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