History & Geology
The Pearce Mineralized Area, Dragoon Mountains, Arizona—Part II
August 2013 by W. Dan Hausel
There are many prospects within the known mineralized area and along the margins of the mineralized area that should be examined for gold and silver.The Wisdom of Mark Twain—And Tales of Cheating the Unwary Prospector
I (enjoy) Twain’s description of a gold mine, “A hole in the ground with a liar at the top.” Some humor here? You bet, but I’m sure he meant it to be a real eye opener as well.
Ancient River Channels of Trinity County
Trinity County is located in the far northwest corner of California and stirs up many different memories for those who have been there.
Gold and Silver Deposits of Bodie, California
Bodie, California, in its heyday, was once rumored to be one of the roughest and most lawless towns in the American West.
The History of Mining Claims
Congress decided that if they shared the riches of our lands with the people, we would colonize and expand the states at a much faster pace, thus the birth of public lands and mining claims in America.
Understanding and Prospecting Benches
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Perception of Mining vs. Reality
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Gold in Quartz
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