Lime City: Celestite Rockhounding in Wood County, Ohio

Updated June 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Wood County
State: Ohio
Nearest road: Broadway Street
Postcode: 43551
Coordinates: 41.53563, -83.56461

Geology at Lime City

This spot sits on Tymochtee and Greenfield Formations, Undivided, mapped as dolostone that formed roughly 445 to 425 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this dissolves and weathers readily, so fresh road cuts, quarries, and creek exposures are typically the most productive ground.

Mapped unit: Tymochtee and Greenfield Formations, Undivided
Age: 445–425 Ma (Llandovery to Wenlock)
Rock types: dolostone
Elevation: 640 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 Lime City

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 85°F in midsummer and 34°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 20°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, TOLEDO METCALF FLD station (5 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 Lime City

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

Celestite Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lime City.

Across the state line from Lime City

Lime City 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.

William C. Sterling State ParkMonroe County, Michigan · 29 mi away

Lime City FAQ

Where is Lime City?+

Lime City is in Wood County, Ohio, at 41.53563, -83.56461. Nearest road: Broadway Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lime City?+

Lime City is reported to produce Celestite.

Is collecting allowed at Lime City?+

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 Lime City?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Lime City?+

The most comfortable months at Lime City are March to November.

How do I get to Lime City?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.53563, -83.56461 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Broadway Street.

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