Licking & Muskingum Counties: Flint & Chalcedony Rockhounding in Licking County, Ohio

Updated June 2026

Licking & Muskingum Counties is a mapped rockhounding spot in Licking County, Ohio. Reported finds include flint, chalcedony, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Licking County
State: Ohio
Nearest road: Summit Road Southeast
Postcode: 43055
Coordinates: 40.05037, -82.38790

Geology at Licking & Muskingum Counties

This spot sits on Maxville Limestone; Rushville, Logan, and Cuyhoga Formations, Undivided, mapped as shale, siltstone, and sandstone that formed roughly 420 to 325 million years ago. Tough silica like agate, jasper, and chert typically weathers out of beds like these and collects as float in drainages and on deflation surfaces.

Mapped unit: Maxville Limestone; Rushville, Logan, and Cuyhoga Formations, Undivided
Age: 420–325 Ma (Devonian to Mississippian)
Rock types: shale, siltstone, and sandstone
Elevation: 830 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 Licking & Muskingum Counties

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 84°F in midsummer and 36°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 18°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, NEWARK WTR WKS station (3 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.

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

Found at Licking & Muskingum Counties

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Licking & Muskingum Counties FAQ

Where is Licking & Muskingum Counties?+

Licking & Muskingum Counties is in Licking County, Ohio, at 40.05037, -82.38790. Nearest road: Summit Road Southeast.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Licking & Muskingum Counties?+

Licking & Muskingum Counties is reported to produce Flint, Chalcedony, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Licking & Muskingum Counties?+

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 Licking & Muskingum Counties?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Licking & Muskingum Counties?+

The most comfortable months at Licking & Muskingum Counties are March to November.

How do I get to Licking & Muskingum Counties?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.05037, -82.38790 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Summit Road Southeast.

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