Ely Mine — Rockhounding in Orange County, Vermont
Ely Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Orange County, Vermont. Reported finds include chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite, pyrite, sphalerite, tourmaline, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Ely Mine in Orange County, Vermont
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Orange County
- State
- Vermont
- Nearest road
- South Vershire Road
- Postcode
- 05079
- Coordinates
- 43.92724, -72.28479
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.
Found at Ely Mine
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Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Ely Mine.
- Elizabeth MineOrange County · 8 mi awayChalcopyrite, Pyrrhotite
- White RiverOrange County · 22 mi awayGold Placer
- Mad RiverWashington County · 31 mi awayGold Placer
- Gold BrookLamoille County · 41 mi awayGold Placer
- Round HillRutland County · 41 mi awayGreen Aventurine
- LudlowWindsor County · 42 mi awayTourmaline, Pyrite, Talc
- PerkinsvilleWindsor County · 42 mi awayPyrite, Pyrrhotite, Chlorite
- Little RiverLamoille County · 42 mi awayGold Placer
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