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Dryhead Agates
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Fort Smith, MT US
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Near the Big Horn Canyon National Recreation area, Dryhead agates were once mined commercially.  Float agates were discovered in the area first, and then the source was found where the mine was located.  I assume you may still be able to find float agates in the area.

I hate to leave general directions but I guess this is common with some agate locations.  Maybe a good prospector will share some tips below about finding agates here.  Here was one website that has some background on this agate:

http://www.theagateworks.com/dryheadagate.htm


Directions: The GPS coordinates that are given are from the mine's location (found from mindat.org link below).

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GPS Coordinates (lat,long): (45°11'38"N, 108°11'25"W)
or (45.193888, -108.190277)
Google Map: (The GPS marker is intended to be approximate or best guess.)
Follow this Link to Get Google's Directions
Reference Info: http://www.theagateworks.com/dryheadagate.htm
Mindat Link: http://www.mindat.org/loc-161198.html
Tags: Big Horn Mountains, Pryor Mountains, Dryhead agate, Dryhead, agate, agates, Fort Smith, Montana, Big Horn Canyon, Big Horn Canyon National Recreation Area

Comments (Most recent are first)
Milliken - Jul 15, 2014 03:24:09 PM EST
I used to find them with my uncle Bud Milliken and great uncle Roy marsh.  some day I will go back....


dryhead mcgee - Jun 3, 2013 01:16:13 AM EST
You'd be stupid to go out there unless you want trouble. No joke, I've tried for years.

Scott (webmaster) - Jan 12, 2012 10:10:44 AM EST
Excellent information!  Thank you for sharing here and on the other locations!

rockhound person - Jan 12, 2012 10:00:00 AM EST
The areas for the agates are mostly on private land and rather hard to find.  It might be better to buy Dryhead Agate rather than trespassing on private land. 


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