Tigerton: Bertrandite & Beryl Rockhounding in Shawano County, Wisconsin

Updated June 2026

Tigerton is a mapped rockhounding spot in Shawano County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include bertrandite, beryl, quartz, phenakite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Shawano County
State: Wisconsin
Nearest road: Sell Lane
Postcode: 54486
Coordinates: 44.73302, -89.07358

Geology at Tigerton

This spot sits on Wolf River batholith; Wolf River Granite, mapped as granite that formed roughly 1600 to 1000 million years ago. Granitic ground like this typically carries quartz veins and pockets, and weathered crystals tend to collect in the soils and drainages below.

Mapped unit: Wolf River batholith; Wolf River Granite
Age: 1600–1000 Ma (Mesoproterozoic)
Rock types: granite
Elevation: 1,020 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 Tigerton

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 79°F in midsummer and 23°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 6°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, STOCKBRIDGE-MUNSEE RSVN station (13 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 Tigerton

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Tigerton.

Tigerton FAQ

Where is Tigerton?+

Tigerton is in Shawano County, Wisconsin, at 44.73302, -89.07358. Nearest road: Sell Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tigerton?+

Tigerton is reported to produce Bertrandite, Beryl, Quartz, Phenakite.

Is collecting allowed at Tigerton?+

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 Tigerton?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit Tigerton?+

The most comfortable months at Tigerton are April to October.

How do I get to Tigerton?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.73302, -89.07358 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sell Lane.

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