Proctor: Marble Rockhounding in Rutland County, Vermont

Updated June 2026

Proctor is a mapped rockhounding spot in Rutland County, Vermont. Reported finds include marble. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Rutland County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: Pleasant Street
Postcode: 05765
Coordinates: 43.63019, -73.05716

Geology at Proctor

This spot sits on Ira Formation - limestone, mapped as limestone that formed roughly 460 to 445 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this dissolves and weathers readily, so fresh road cuts, quarries, and creek exposures are typically the most productive ground.

Mapped unit: Ira Formation - limestone
Age: 460–445 Ma (Late Ordovician)
Rock types: limestone
Elevation: 500 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 Proctor

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 81°F in midsummer and 30°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 8°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, RUTLAND 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 Proctor

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

Marble

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Proctor.

Across the state line from Proctor

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

Proctor FAQ

Where is Proctor?+

Proctor is in Rutland County, Vermont, at 43.63019, -73.05716. Nearest road: Pleasant Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Proctor?+

Proctor is reported to produce Marble.

Is collecting allowed at Proctor?+

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 Proctor?+

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 Proctor?+

The most comfortable months at Proctor are April to November.

How do I get to Proctor?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.63019, -73.05716 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pleasant Street.

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