Area E: Barite Rockhounding in Brewster County, Texas

Updated June 2026

Area E is a mapped rockhounding spot in Brewster County, Texas. Reported finds include barite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Brewster County
State: Texas
Nearest road: Dog Canyon Trail / Nine Point Draw
Coordinates: 29.62529, -103.10840

Geology at Area E

This spot sits on ground mapped as Younger of the young alluvial deposits that formed within roughly the last 12,000 years. Loose deposits like these are float-collecting ground: erosion keeps moving durable rocks and minerals into gravel bars, cutbanks, and washes.

Mapped unit: Younger of the young alluvial deposits
Age: < 1 Ma (Holocene)
Elevation: 2,520 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 Area E

Best months: October to April. Typical highs run 98°F in midsummer and 66°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 35°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, PERSIMMON GAP station (5 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Bureau of Economic Geology — Texas geology
Big Bend National Park — Rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Area E

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Area E FAQ

Where is Area E?+

Area E is in Brewster County, Texas, at 29.62529, -103.10840. Nearest road: Dog Canyon Trail / Nine Point Draw.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Area E?+

Area E is reported to produce Barite.

Is collecting allowed at Area E?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Area E?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Area E?+

The most comfortable months at Area E are October to April. Summer heat here is intense, so carry more water than you think you need and work the early morning.

How do I get to Area E?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 29.62529, -103.10840 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Dog Canyon Trail / Nine Point Draw.

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