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Davis Mountain: Anglesite & Chrysotile Rockhounding in Alexander County, North Carolina

Updated June 2026

Davis Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Alexander County, North Carolina. Reported finds include anglesite, chrysotile, cerussite, galena, marmolite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Davis Mountain in Alexander County, North Carolina

Quick details

Access
Public area

Geology at Davis Mountain

This spot sits on Biotite Gneiss and Schist, mapped as biotite gneiss, mica schist, and calc silicate rock that formed roughly 1000 to 485 million years ago. Metamorphic terrain like this commonly hosts vein and replacement mineralization, and old workings typically mark the productive zones.

Mapped unit
Biotite Gneiss and Schist
Age
1000–485 Ma (Neoproterozoic to Cambrian)
Rock types
biotite gneiss, mica schist, and calc silicate rock
Elevation
1,280 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 Davis Mountain

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 49°F in winter to 87°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, TAYLORSVILLE station (7 mi away).

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.

State guidance last verified:

Found at Davis Mountain

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Davis Mountain.

Across the state line from Davis Mountain

Davis Mountain is close enough to the North Carolina border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Davis Mountain FAQ

Where is Davis Mountain?+
Davis Mountain is in Alexander County, North Carolina, at 36.01162, -81.24176.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Davis Mountain?+
Davis Mountain is reported to produce Anglesite, Chrysotile, Cerussite, Galena, Marmolite, Pyromorphite, Serpentine.
Is collecting allowed at Davis Mountain?+
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 Davis Mountain?+
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 Davis Mountain?+
Davis Mountain is workable year-round.
How do I get to Davis Mountain?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 36.01162, -81.24176 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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