Montreal Mine — Rockhounding in Iron County, Wisconsin

Montreal Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Iron County, Wisconsin. Reported finds include actinolite, barite, selenite, braunite, calcite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Montreal Mine in Iron County, Wisconsin

Quick details

Access
Public area
Nearest road
Wisconsin Avenue

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.

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Montreal Mine FAQ

Where is Montreal Mine?+
Montreal Mine is in Iron County, Wisconsin, at 46.42810, -90.23371. Nearest road: Wisconsin Avenue.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Montreal Mine?+
Montreal Mine is reported to produce Actinolite, Barite, Selenite, Braunite, Calcite, Celestine, Dickite, Dolomite, Galena, Goethite, Gypsum, Hematite, Magnetite, Marcasite, Pyrite, Quartz, Rhodochrosite, Siderite.
Is collecting allowed at Montreal Mine?+
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 Montreal Mine?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 46.42810, -90.23371 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Wisconsin Avenue.

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