General Area: Petrified Palm Rockhounding in Webb County, Texas

Updated June 2026

General Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Webb County, Texas. Reported finds include petrified palm. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Webb County
State: Texas
Nearest road: East State Highway 44
Coordinates: 27.94179, -98.88934

Geology at General Area

This spot sits on ground mapped as Jackson Group, undivided that formed roughly 56 to 34 million years ago. Fresh exposures, cuts, and drainages are typically the most productive places to look on ground like this.

Mapped unit: Jackson Group, undivided
Age: 56–34 Ma (Eocene)
Elevation: 350 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 General Area

Best months: October to April. Typical highs run 98°F in midsummer and 67°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 44°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, FREER station (17 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 General Area

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

Petrified Palm

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General Area FAQ

Where is General Area?+

General Area is in Webb County, Texas, at 27.94179, -98.88934. Nearest road: East State Highway 44.

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

General Area is reported to produce Petrified Palm.

Is collecting allowed at General Area?+

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 General Area?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit General Area?+

The most comfortable months at General Area 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 General Area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 27.94179, -98.88934 in Google Maps. The nearest road is East State Highway 44.

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