Seven Hearts Gap: Barite Rockhounding in Culberson County, Texas

Updated June 2026

Seven Hearts Gap is a mapped rockhounding spot in Culberson County, Texas. Reported finds include barite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Culberson County
State: Texas
Nearest road: Seven Heart Ps
Coordinates: 31.25539, -104.50896

Geology at Seven Hearts Gap

This spot sits on Bell Canyon Formation, mapped as sandstone that formed roughly 300 to 250 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: Bell Canyon Formation
Age: 300–250 Ma (Permian)
Rock types: sandstone
Elevation: 4,440 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 Seven Hearts Gap

Best months: September to May. Typical highs run 92°F in midsummer and 58°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 29°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, VAN HORN station (24 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Seven Hearts Gap

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Seven Hearts Gap FAQ

Where is Seven Hearts Gap?+

Seven Hearts Gap is in Culberson County, Texas, at 31.25539, -104.50896. Nearest road: Seven Heart Ps.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Seven Hearts Gap?+

Seven Hearts Gap is reported to produce Barite.

Is collecting allowed at Seven Hearts Gap?+

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 Seven Hearts Gap?+

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 Seven Hearts Gap?+

The most comfortable months at Seven Hearts Gap are September to May.

How do I get to Seven Hearts Gap?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 31.25539, -104.50896 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Seven Heart Ps.

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