General Area — Rockhounding in Barron County, Wisconsin

General Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Barron County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include catlinite, quartzite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Barron County
State: Wisconsin
Nearest road: 24 3/4 Street
Postcode: 54868
Coordinates: 45.48508, -91.64247

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 General Area

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Catlinite
Quartzite

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General Area FAQ

Where is General Area?+

General Area is in Barron County, Wisconsin, at 45.48508, -91.64247. Nearest road: 24 3/4 Street.

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

General Area is reported to produce Catlinite, Quartzite.

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.

How do I get to General Area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.48508, -91.64247 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 24 3/4 Street.

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