Lehigh: Manganese Rockhounding in Coal County, Oklahoma

Updated June 2026

Lehigh is a mapped rockhounding spot in Coal County, Oklahoma. Reported finds include manganese. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Coal County
State: Oklahoma
Postcode: 74538
Coordinates: 34.51499, -96.22992

Geology at Lehigh

This spot sits on McAlester Formation, mapped as shale and sandstone 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: McAlester Formation
Age: 325–300 Ma (Pennsylvanian)
Rock types: shale and sandstone
Elevation: 620 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 Lehigh

Best months: September to June. Typical highs run 93°F in midsummer and 51°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 28°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CENTRAHOMA 2 ESE station (8 mi away).

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 Lehigh

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

Manganese Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Lehigh

Lehigh 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.

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Lehigh FAQ

Where is Lehigh?+

Lehigh is in Coal County, Oklahoma, at 34.51499, -96.22992.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lehigh?+

Lehigh is reported to produce Manganese.

Is collecting allowed at Lehigh?+

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 Lehigh?+

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 Lehigh?+

The most comfortable months at Lehigh are September to June.

How do I get to Lehigh?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 34.51499, -96.22992 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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