Gold does not occur randomly in the environment. There are actually geological conditions which can indicate where gold is likely to be found. Additionally, the visual evidence of historic working by miners of the past can be one of the best ways to find rich gold-bearing areas today. This page has a variety of articles that will help you learn about how to identify gold rich areas that hold good potential for gold prospecting!
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 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 […]
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 […]
Many have crossed oceans and seas to a foreign land to seek their fortune. Pages of history books are full of such people. But, why cross the mighty oceans when we can find our destiny in it? Our oceans and seas are filled with precious metal gold. Not on the floor, but in the water. […]
Large swathes under ice, small population, and an inefficient government, yet Russia is a stable economy. The credit for this must go to the large reserves of natural resources. The presence of gold and other precious metals and minerals isn’t surprising to many. Russia is the biggest country in the world and it has a […]
Crown King, Arizona, is a quiet town situated high among the pine trees of Bradshaw Mountains. This has become a popular tourist town that receives steady visitors, especially during the summer months. Visitors today come to beat the summer heat, but in the 19th century scores of immigrants came in search of gold. The most […]
In terms of events that change the destiny of a country, one event stands out. Australia owes its existence to the discovery of gold. And the rich strike in Victoria was as significant as any rush on Earth. At the end of 1841, the entire population of Australia was a little over 220,000. At the […]
In the mid-19th Century, rumors of gold discovery originated from several states of the commonwealth. But, the first documented gold finding took place in South Australia. In 1846, prospector J. Richards found gold near Castambul, the area later became the Victoria Mine. Soon after, reports of gold discoveries emerged from all throughout South Australia. Miners […]
The Abajo Mountains was the source of one some scattered gold occurrences in Southern Utah. Placers were worked on several drainages on the southern flanks draining off the mountain. Some small lode mines were also worked for a short time. Johnson Creek and Recapture Creek come together near the town of Blanding. Recapture Creek continues […]
Galice, Oregon, has been recognized as a source of plentiful gold and ores since the 1850s. To this day, gold is mined from Galice Creek in Josephine County. There are still several active mining operations there. Let’s take a look at the rich history of this unique mining settlement. Prospectors Find Gold in Southern […]
The purpose of this article is to provide some basic information for gold prospectors exploring the desert around Kingman and Bullhead City. There are quite a few good spots worth prospecting, but the desert is vast and it can be hard to know where to start. The good news is that Mohave County is the […]
One of the more unusual early gold rushes in the United States occurred on the Oregon Coast, when miners discovered gold deposits in the sand along the Pacific beaches. Not only was there gold scattered within the sand, but there was actually enough of it to be economically mined! Tiny specks of gold dust were […]
Let’s state this right upfront so nobody gets into trouble. Gold prospecting and rockhounding are completely off-limits within Yellowstone National Park. You cannot dig or collect anywhere within the park boundary, and you could get in serious trouble if you do. With that said, there are quite a few places just a short drive away […]
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