Monroe — Rockhounding in Green County, Wisconsin

Monroe is a mapped rockhounding spot in Green County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include galena. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Green County
State: Wisconsin
Nearest road: 11th Street
Postcode: 53566
Coordinates: 42.60007, -89.65171

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 Monroe

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Galena

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Monroe FAQ

Where is Monroe?+

Monroe is in Green County, Wisconsin, at 42.60007, -89.65171. Nearest road: 11th Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Monroe?+

Monroe is reported to produce Galena.

Is collecting allowed at Monroe?+

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 Monroe?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.60007, -89.65171 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 11th Street.

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