Southard: Priceite & Proberite Rockhounding in Blaine County, Oklahoma

Updated June 2026

Southard is a mapped rockhounding spot in Blaine County, Oklahoma. Reported finds include priceite, proberite, ulexite, borate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Blaine County
State: Oklahoma
Nearest road: E0664 Road
Postcode: 73770
Coordinates: 36.05239, -98.46187

Geology at Southard

This spot sits on Blaine Formation, mapped as gypsum, dolostone, and shale that formed roughly 300 to 250 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: Blaine Formation
Age: 300–250 Ma (Permian)
Rock types: gypsum, dolostone, and shale
Elevation: 1,490 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 Southard

Best months: September to June. Typical highs run 95°F in midsummer and 49°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 26°F. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, OKEENE station (9 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ.

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 Southard

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Southard.

Across the state line from Southard

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

Southard FAQ

Where is Southard?+

Southard is in Blaine County, Oklahoma, at 36.05239, -98.46187. Nearest road: E0664 Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Southard?+

Southard is reported to produce Priceite, Proberite, Ulexite, Borate.

Is collecting allowed at Southard?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Southard?+

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 Southard?+

The most comfortable months at Southard are September to June. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

How do I get to Southard?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.05239, -98.46187 in Google Maps. The nearest road is E0664 Road.

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