Rockhounding in Jackson County, Wisconsin

1 mapped rockhounding spot in Jackson County. Most commonly produces actinolite, almandine, andalusite, biotite.

Jackson County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

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Wazee Lake, the flooded Jackson County iron mine now a recreation area near Black River Falls, Wisconsin — Jackson Co. Iron Mine dumpsJackson County, Wisconsin

Minerals reported in Jackson County

Standout in Jackson County

Hand-picked spot in Jackson County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

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Jackson Co. Iron Mine dumps
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Jackson County
The reclaimed Jackson County iron mine, now the free Wazee Lake Recreation Area east of Black River Falls, is one of Wisconsin's premier metamorphic mineral localities. The Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey documents almandine garnet porphyroblasts up to 2 cm alongside staurolite, andalusite, kyanite, sillimanite, and magnetite in the mica schist and iron formation around the pit. Collecting is done on the waste-rock piles and schist exposures, since the open pit itself is now the deepest lake in the state.
Actinolite, Almandine, Andalusite, Biotite

Spots in Jackson County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Jackson Co. Iron Mine dumps	Actinolite Almandine Andalusite Biotite Kyanite Magnetite Sillimanite	44.2939, -90.7184	Public

Neighboring counties in Wisconsin

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Jackson County. A natural extension if Jackson County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Jackson County

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Jackson County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Jackson County, Wisconsin?+

RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Jackson County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Jackson County?+

Spots in Jackson County most often produce Actinolite, Almandine, Andalusite, Biotite, Kyanite. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Jackson County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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