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Rockhounding Near Beckley, West Virginia

New River Gorge protected geology and Appalachian coal history.

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137records within 90 mi
31core atlas
106USGS Research
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Rockhounding map near Beckley

Explore nearby West Virginia records without leaving this hub. Status, coordinate precision and access evidence determine whether a pin is a realistic field destination.

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General fossil specimen. General comparison image, not a photograph of this specific field region.
General fossil specimen

Reference photograph used for rock and mineral identification. It is not from this exact location or a guarantee that collecting is permitted.

What is this area strongest for?

This hub uses Beckley as a geographic base, while the material mix is calculated from the records actually mapped around it.

Coal, Sandstone & Shale18 nearby recordsPaleozoic Fossils & Limestone21 nearby recordsManaged Gem-Sluice Experiences30 nearby records

Field regions around Beckley

New River Gorge Protected GeologyNational Park Service sandstone gorge and fossil strata; view only, no casual removal.Southern Coalfield Fossil LayersCarboniferous plants, coal and shale in private and hazardous mining landscapes.

Nearby records worth opening individually

Records are ordered by evidence status first, then distance. Open the detailed guide before treating any pin as a trip destination.

Research31.5 mi

Fields Quarry

Mineral resource occurrence

USGS Research
Research34.1 mi

Number 6 Mine

Mineral resource occurrence

USGS Research
Research34.7 mi

Number 7 Mine

Mineral resource occurrence

USGS Research
Research34.7 mi

No. 6 Mine

Mineral resource occurrence

USGS Research
Research37.3 mi

Zapata Quarry

Mineral resource occurrence

USGS Research
Research37.3 mi

Zapata Quarry

Mineral resource occurrence

USGS Research

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