Geology
Maricopa County, AZ
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Classic Tonto National Forest collecting ground north of Cave Creek along the Seven Springs / Bloody Basin Road corridor. Surface float and wash material yield red and multicolored jasper, agate, and chalcedony in volcanic and stream-gravel settings long documented by Arizona rockhounding guides.
| Region | Maricopa County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 33.9622, -111.8488 |
| Agency | USFS Tonto National Forest (public land mosaic — verify claims) |
| Material | Jasper, agate, chalcedony float |
| Access | Seven Springs / FR 24 (Bloody Basin) corridor north of Cave Creek |
| Rules | Casual non-commercial collecting only; hand tools; fill holes; no collecting in developed recreation facilities |
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