NE side of Carizo Mts: Limonite & Turquoise Rockhounding in Culberson County, Texas

Updated June 2026

NE side of Carizo Mts is a mapped rockhounding spot in Culberson County, Texas. Reported finds include limonite, turquoise. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Culberson County
State: Texas
Postcode: 79855
Coordinates: 31.06736, -104.86242

Geology at NE side of Carizo Mts

This spot sits on Alluvium, mapped as fine alluvium and coarse alluvium 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: Alluvium
Age: < 1 Ma (Holocene)
Rock types: fine alluvium and coarse alluvium
Elevation: 4,190 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 NE side of Carizo Mts

Best months: September to May. Typical highs run 92°F in midsummer and 59°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 30°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, VAN HORN station (2 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.

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 NE side of Carizo Mts

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NE side of Carizo Mts FAQ

Where is NE side of Carizo Mts?+

NE side of Carizo Mts is in Culberson County, Texas, at 31.06736, -104.86242.

What rocks and minerals can you find at NE side of Carizo Mts?+

NE side of Carizo Mts is reported to produce Limonite, Turquoise.

Is collecting allowed at NE side of Carizo Mts?+

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 NE side of Carizo Mts?+

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 NE side of Carizo Mts?+

The most comfortable months at NE side of Carizo Mts are September to May.

How do I get to NE side of Carizo Mts?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 31.06736, -104.86242 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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