Tuscarawas County: Pyrite Rockhounding in Tuscarawas County, Ohio

Updated June 2026

Tuscarawas County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Reported finds include pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Tuscarawas County
State: Ohio
Nearest road: Overlook
Postcode: 44678
Coordinates: 40.55025, -81.40594

Geology at Tuscarawas County

This spot sits on Allegheny and Pottsville Groups, Undivided, mapped as shale and siltstone that formed roughly 325 to 300 million years ago. Sedimentary rock like this erodes unevenly, so the most productive collecting is typically along fresh cuts, badland slopes, and active drainages.

Mapped unit: Allegheny and Pottsville Groups, Undivided
Age: 325–300 Ma (Pennsylvanian)
Rock types: shale and siltstone
Elevation: 1,090 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 Tuscarawas County

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 83°F in midsummer and 35°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 19°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, NEW PHILADELPHIA station (5 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 Tuscarawas County

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Tuscarawas County.

Across the state line from Tuscarawas County

Tuscarawas County is close enough to the Ohio border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Tuscarawas County FAQ

Where is Tuscarawas County?+

Tuscarawas County is in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, at 40.55025, -81.40594. Nearest road: Overlook.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tuscarawas County?+

Tuscarawas County is reported to produce Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Tuscarawas County?+

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 Tuscarawas County?+

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 Tuscarawas County?+

The most comfortable months at Tuscarawas County are March to November.

How do I get to Tuscarawas County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.55025, -81.40594 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Overlook.

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