New Albany: Azurite & Chalcopyrite Rockhounding in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Updated June 2026

New Albany is a mapped rockhounding spot in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include azurite, chalcopyrite, cerussite, malachite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Bradford County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Overton Road
Postcode: 18833
Coordinates: 41.60001, -76.44968

Geology at New Albany

This spot sits on Catskill Formation, mapped as sandstone, siltstone, and shale that formed roughly 385 to 360 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: Catskill Formation
Age: 385–360 Ma (Late Devonian)
Rock types: sandstone, siltstone, and shale
Elevation: 1,540 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 New Albany

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 79°F in midsummer and 32°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 15°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, DUSHORE station (6 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 New Albany

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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New Albany FAQ

Where is New Albany?+

New Albany is in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, at 41.60001, -76.44968. Nearest road: Overton Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at New Albany?+

New Albany is reported to produce Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Cerussite, Malachite.

Is collecting allowed at New Albany?+

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 New Albany?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses are enough for oxidized copper ground. Look for green and blue staining on weathered rock and in old dump piles.

When is the best time to visit New Albany?+

The most comfortable months at New Albany are April to November.

How do I get to New Albany?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.60001, -76.44968 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Overton Road.

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