Golden Legends Tales of Buried Treasure

Congress, Arizona in 1914 Chuck Stanton's home If it's quantity of gold nuggets and size of gold nuggets you are interested in, Rich Hill, Arizona is the place to be. High karat gold has been produced there for 100 years. It isn't just locals who love the Rich Hill. People from all over the United States and the globe come to Rich Hill seeking to find gold flakes in their pans. You can see them also using dry washers at the bottom of gulches in arroyos or metal detecting the hills. The area covers approximately 52 square miles. Antelope and Weaver creeks have been rich placer spots. North of Stanton all the way to Yarnell have seen their share of hot lode spots. Lodes of historical consequence include the Octave mine, Beehive Mine, and the Dixie-Rincon. Nearly all of this area is claimed due to its past and present richness. It is important to know who owns the land. It is divvied up among private and public entities. Homesteads, placer claims, and lode claims (350) pepper ...

 I've tried to provide a lot of ideas for homemade prospecting equipment over the years. Today I found a video with great ideas for gold pans. In fact, this has to be the best presentation on the subject I have found. You should treat yourself to this channel and learn the who, what, where and how of gold pans. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmn67wOWGBA&t=295s

In 1748, the makings of a generational story began when Don Miguel Peralta, a Mexican cattle baron, garnered the rights to the Superstition Mountains. This began the legend of the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine. For 100 years, Peraltas mined Superstition gold. As the story goes, the family over the years brought wagons full of gold back to Mexico. The trips to Arizona were quick, as they were always in fear of Apache attacks. Pedro de Peralta made a final trip to the mines in 1847 - 1848 in the winter. Supposedly, Peralta and his fellow miners blocked the portal for fear of discovery and an imminent attack. On the way back to Mexico laden with gold (about a 100-mile trip to the border) the Apache killed them all. About 20 years later, another Peralta family member wanted to return to the mine. With a contingent of 400 men, this Peralta again entered the Superstition Mountains. All were killed by the Apache save one, according to the popular narrative. A few years later, in 1870, Jacob Waltz ...

A Story of the Passion to Discover, Reported April 19, 2023  As David Hower puts it, " Something is down there. There’s too much scientific evidence now in place to deny it. And the truth about what lies inside that Ohio hillside will emerge, maybe later this year. Until then, Somers will suppress his urge to claw deeper into the earth. But in every other meaningful way, he’ll remain down in that hole until the last shovelful of dirt has been turned over." Treasure Hunters May Have Found Jesse James's Lost Gold (popularmechanics.com)

There are two things common to gizmos designed to separate gold from heavy fines; water and agitation. All agitate, and nearly all use water. This write-up will discuss the mechanism of the highbanker with attention paid to advantages and disadvantages. The Highbanker: An Automatic Power Sluice - Owlcation As is the case with anything, you can really go basic when you start out gold prospecting by using the minimum number of tools. For that matter, all you really need is a pan! However, there are four tools that will help the prospector save time—and time savings ensues more work and a superior gold yield. Here are a few tool suggestions. 4 Important Inexpensive Basic Tools for Gold Prospecting - HobbyLark   Culverts to crevices to old ore piles and grassy areas where gold has been found to stream beds in the hills - these are all places you can discover gold. Knowing about a few of these places can increase your chances of finding color. https://owlcation.com/misc/Not-So-Common-Pl...

 Reported November 6, 2023 One lucky Sardinian spotted sparkling metal, not unlike the folks at the Garden Shaft on Oak Island and wound up discovering a huge hoard of bronze coins.  Numbering in the tens of thousands, Italian authorities subsequently ordered art protection divers along with academics from undersea archaeology department to investigate. Amongst the waving sea grasses, these coins date from the early half of the 4th century. They (the coins) were located close to the northeast shore of Sardinia, near Arzachena. Balancing in at 30,000, to 50,000 based on weight, the final official count has not been made. The Italian authorities claim all the coins were in a rare state of preservation. Though some were not in excellent condition, they still can be seen to have legible markings. According to Luigi La Rocca of a Sardinian archaeology department, the trove is one of the most important discoveries of recent years. It is sometimes claimed that we know more about the ...

The most frequent question I receive from friends and associates is, "What equipment do I need to prospect for gold?" I have written on the subject myself. I have links to those articles and the best article at Metal Detector Tool. On the chance that you have already read my articles, here is the best article on the web that is thorough and concise about equipment needs for the recreational gold prospector and miner.  11 Essential Gold Prospecting Equipment - Metal Detector Tool My articles begin here: https://hobbylark.com/metal-detecting/Making-Placer-Gold-Mining-Easier-A-Piece-of-Desert-Equipment-the-Dry-Washer https://toughnickel.com/frugal-living/Metal-Detectors-A-Hobby-with-Bountiful-Treasures https://hobbylark.com/metal-detecting/Fine-Gold-Recovery-With-A-Blue-Bowl-Concentrator https://hobbylark.com/metal-detecting/The-Miller-Table-Refining-Fine-Placer-Gold How to Set Up and Use a Gold Sluice Box - HobbyLark https://owlcation.com/stem/The-Highbanker-An-Automatic-Power-...