One of the more interesting gold deposits in Nevada is found about 35 miles east of Reno in Washoe County. There are a few things about the Olinghouse district that make it unusual. First, it is the only significant mining district in Washoe County. And second, the mines here produce some very interesting crystalline gold. […]
Nevada gold mining
Mining Towns in the Nevada’s Toiyabe Mountain Range
Metal Detecting in Nevada for Lost Coins & Relics
Nevada has a long history of mining and early settlement which makes it a perfect state for finding all kinds of relics. From the old gold and silver camps, abandoned ghost towns, hidden treasure to raw gold nuggets, there are plenty of things to search for in Nevada. There are many great places to find […]
The Rich Mineral Discovery at Goldfield, Nevada
Mining was what made Nevada a state. Due to Nevada’s rich gold and silver mines, there was an increase in population which led Abraham Lincoln to announce it as the 36th state in 1864. Although, silver was first discovered in 1859, it was Jim Butler’s discovery of heavy deposits of silver in Tonopah that led […]
Digging Up Gold Nuggets at Rye Patch, Nevada
There are numerous locations in northern Nevada where gold can be found close the surface, and is easily located with metal detectors. Some of the best mining areas are found in Humboldt, Elko, and Pershing Counties. Many gold nuggets have been found here since the mid-1800s, and there are plenty more nuggets waiting to be […]