Most gold mining in the United States takes place in the western half of the country, although small amounts of placer gold can be found in nearly every state. For the prospector looking for the richest places to search for gold nuggets, this clickable map will help you get started. The information presented here is not only for those of you who are interested in finding a little bit of “color” in the bottom of your gold pans, but also for those who want to learn the history of where some of the largest gold nuggets and highly collectable gold specimens in the United States have been found!