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The Baja Gold Rush of 1889

Small amounts of placer gold can be found in many parts of Baja California, Mexico. The 700 mile long peninsula is mostly a desert region with many strange and unusual plants. There is also a central mountainous spine that is forested and reaches elevations as high as 10,155 feet.

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The Tombstone Silver-Lead District, Arizona


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