History & Geology
Gold of Plumas County
November 2010 by Frank Lorey III
Plumas County has a rich heritage of gold mining, much of it from placer deposits that can still be searched and panned today. Being at the far northern end of California’s famed Mother Lode, it is quite often overlooked by those searching for gold today—really a well-kept secret after all of these years!Gemstones to Die For

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