Upland: Geode Digging in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Updated June 2026

Upland is a mapped rockhounding spot in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Reported finds include geode, amethyst. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Delaware County
State: Pennsylvania
Nearest road: Waterville Road
Postcode: 19086
Coordinates: 39.87478, -75.37912

Geology at Upland

This spot sits on Wissahickon Formation, mapped as mica schist that formed roughly 540 to 250 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit: Wissahickon Formation
Age: 540–250 Ma (Paleozoic)
Rock types: mica schist
Elevation: 60 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 Upland

Best months: February to December. Typical highs run 89°F in midsummer and 43°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 27°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MARCUS HOOK station (4 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 Upland

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

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Upland.

Across the state line from Upland

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

Upland FAQ

Where is Upland?+

Upland is in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, at 39.87478, -75.37912. Nearest road: Waterville Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Upland?+

Upland is reported to produce Geode, Amethyst.

Is collecting allowed at Upland?+

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 Upland?+

Bring a crack hammer, a chisel, safety glasses, and a bucket. Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rock; a soil pipe cutter opens them cleaner than a flat smash.

When is the best time to visit Upland?+

The most comfortable months at Upland are February to December.

How do I get to Upland?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.87478, -75.37912 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Waterville Road.

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