LOCATIONS and MAPS

Gold Mining at Bumblebee History of gold mining around the Bumblebee Trading Post, Arizona

 

Big Ten's Gold Maps Maps for gold prospecting, panning, mining, treasure hunting, rockhounding, metal detecting, RVing, camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing and backpacking.

 

Swastika Gold Mine Collection of photographs printed from the original glass negatives that chronicle work at the Swastika Gold Mining Company site of 1911. Includes history and vintage news items about the mine.

 

Mitchells Gully Gold Mine An historic labyrinth of tunnels with a working historic stamping battery and mining relics. Information on Mitchells Gully, history of Charleston and contacts.

 

Shantytown A replica of a South Island West Coast gold mining town set in the 1860s. Site features guide, prices and information on the Shanty Town train, stables, post office, Chinatown and location.

 

Waihi, Coromandel Peninsula Information on this former gold mining Town.

 

Gold Mining in North Carolina North Carolina was the scene of the first gold rush - read about it.

 

Prospecting for Gold near Washington Detailed information on gold prospecting and gold mining in Virginia and Maryland, especially near Washington, DC.

 

Gold Point Ghost Town Bed and breakfast in the abandoned mining town of Gold Point, Nevada.

 

Historical Map of the Mining District An 1850 map showing mining districts in the California gold country.

 

Historial Map of the Mining District of California A 1851 color map showing the area from the San Francisco Bay Area east to the gold mining areas of the Sierra Nevada foothills.

 

Alabama Gold Mines and Prospecting Gold deposit locations, and history of gold mining in Alabama.

 

Georgia Gold Mines and Prospecting Gold deposit locations, and history of gold mining in Georgia.

 

North Carolina Gold Mines and Prospecting Gold deposit locations, and history of gold mining in North Carolina.

 

Virginia Gold Mines and Prospecting Gold deposit locations, and history of gold mining in Virginia.

 

Hokitika Settled in the 1860s following the discovery of gold, Hokitika developed into a thriving mining town and an important port. Information and links to West Coast business, community, tourism, accommodation, attractions and activities.

 

South Carolina Gold Mines and Prospecting Gold deposit locations, and history of gold mining in South Carolina.

 

Arrowtown Information on this thriving historic town on the banks of the Arrow River and once the centre of a gold rush. Introduction and information on shopping, accommodation, restaurants, history, schools, churches, activities, golf, village association, bus and transport services, gold mining, hiking, Autumn Festival timetable, Lake District Museum and Museum education programme.

 

Wanlockhead and Leadhills All about Wanlockhead, Leadhills and the surrounding area: history, The Museum of Lead Mining, gold panning, narrow gauge railway, hill-walking - where to stay and what to do.

 

Klondike Gold Rush A Parks Canada account describing gold mining and history of gold discoveries prior to the Klondike Gold Rush.

 

Chatanika Gold Dredge Antique gold mining equipment north of Fairbanks.

 

Washington, California Photos of a small gold mining town on the South Yuba river in Nevada County California.

 

China Ditch History of the China Ditch gold mine featuring information on hydraulic gold mining and Chinese gold miners of the 18th and 19th century with a glossary of mining terms and gold mining pictures.

 

Desert USA - Randsburg Information on the silver and gold mining district towns in the Rand Area along U.S. Highway 395.

 

Pinos Altos, New Mexico Historic gold mining town located just north of Silver City in Southwestern New Mexico that features a fort, museum, fine dining, art galleries, live entertainment, and views of the Gila National Forest. Includes area attractions, history, events, and tours.

 

Laughlin Nevada - We Love You This site displays photos of Laughlin Nevada, Oatman and Chloride Arizona. Gives information about Laughlin and the history of gold mining in the area.

 

Gympie's Gold Today Includes information on current mining operations, the history of gold mining in Australia, gold festivals and local area floods.

 

S.Africa's mining towns fight for survival - [CNN.com]

 

Placerville, Gold Districts of California Brief history of gold discovery and mining in Placerville, from "Gold Districts of California" by W.B. Clark, on the Oakland Museum of California website. Links to other gold rush information.