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Dutch Flat is considered one of California’s richest historic gold mining sites. For a time, this mine in Placer County was bustling with activity. The ground was heavily claimed and worked extensively for decades. The site is now very popular, sitting right alongside Interstate 80 on the pass between Sacramento and Reno. When gold was […]
Before we get to mining in Rome, it is important to state first of all that metalworking was not invented in the Roman Empire. These techniques were already very common in Italy as early as the Bronze Age, roughly around 53 BC. However, the expansion of the Roman Empire meant that demand for metal was […]
The town of Metaline Falls, a pale shadow of its former self is situated in Pend Oreille County. This active town of just 250 residents once stood as the trading center for mines that produced silver, gold, lead, and zinc. The availability of minerals and easy access to the miners prompted the settlers to name […]
Libby Creek in Montana is one of the best places in Montana to prospect gold. It’s also one of the few publicly accessible sites where a casual prospector can spend the day panning in an area known to have gold. Historically, Libby Creek was not the richest gold mining sites in the state. There was […]
The city of Republic in Washington State was founded by gold prospectors over 110 years ago. Although it is known for its proud mining history, it also has a strong logging history and many recreational activities. Republic is a beautiful open wilderness tucked along the valley between Wauconda and Sherman Passes, just at the intersection […]
This is where to California Gold Rush started. The gold deposits throughout El Dorado County were extensive and rich, attracting thousands of men to the goldfields. Gold was dug and stakes were claimed. The rivers were full of gold nuggets, but perhaps even richer were the ancient tertiary channels high above were even richer. Lode […]
Gold deposits aren’t widespread in Southwest Washington, but there are a few locations where a diligent prospector can find a bit of color. There was never much of a “gold rush” here. There was some small short-lived excitement in a few areas, but the deposits were never rich enough to attract much interest. Yet if […]
The scenic and stunningly beautiful state of Oregon is one of the favorite destinations for gold prospectors. The state is blessed with numerous rivers, countless creeks, and several mountains that carry a considerable amount of gold deposits. For hundreds of years, people in search of wealth have found their wishes fulfilled in Oregon. Even after […]
The largest island in the Northern Hemisphere is also home to unimaginable natural resources. Only a select few areas of the vast island have been surveyed. Experts believe there are high-quality minerals and rare earth deposits that when explored could propel Greenland to the top of the production list. Currently, China leads the list of […]
Wulfenite is not a common or popular mineral in many parts of the world. But, in Arizona, everything changes. In this southwestern US state, Wulfenite joins petrified wood, turquoise, and copper as a state symbol. Wulfenite became the state mineral of Arizona in 2017. If you’re wondering about the name, well, it was earlier called […]
While Oregon has much to offer by way of its natural beauty, an equally colorful treasure is hidden beneath its trails—gemstones that shine brighter than the sun. Because of the state’s long volcanic history, it has become one of America’s leading producers of precious stones. In fact, Oregon’s state gemstone is a type of feldspar, […]
The Sierra Nevada Mountains were abuzz with miners following the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill. The exceptionally rich gold deposits found in the creeks and rivers around Sutter’s Mill and Coloma attracted thousands and thousands of men. It wasn’t long until other exceptional gold strikes were made. One of the most important in all […]
One of America’s most famous gold rushes was in the Black Hills of South Dakota. This region has quite an amazing history. The rough and rowdy towns of Deadwood and Lead were as dangerous as any mining town in the West. During their peaks there were thousands of men seeking to make their fortunes in […]
The Cascade Mountains of Southern Oregon hide a lot of gold, with most of the early mining taking place in the Rogue River drainage (including the Applegate & Illinois Rivers, along with their many tributaries.) Some of the states richest ground is the area just north of the California border. Further north is another rich […]
Digging the earth for resources has a history dating back to thousands of years. All major civilizations – Egyptians, Romans, and Aztecs – have well documented history of mining. We still continue the practice, but the scale and technology of the operations have undergone a drastic change. Nowadays, both open-cast and underground mining has become […]
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