Emerald Hollow Mine in Hiddenite, North Carolina, offers multiple gem hunting opportunities for visitors: digging, creeking, and sluicing. (Courtesy of Emerald Hollow Mine)
Tucked in the foothills of the Brushy Mountains in western North Carolina, Emerald Hollow Mine is the only emerald mine in the United States that’s open to the public. It’s also the only spot in the country where North Carolina Hiddenite, a rare gemstone discovered by geologist William Earl Hidden in 1879, can be found. The stone is known for its high chromium content, which gives it a lime-green hue, and forms in the hydrothermal veins of rocks. Visitors to the mine are equipped with a shovel, a pickaxe and a bucket and can hunt for emeralds, hiddenite, quartz and 60 other gems and minerals at its seven-acre dig site. There’s also a full-service lapidary on site that can transform rough stones into glittering mementos.
Do you dream of the good life? For a lucky few, treasure may lie hidden beneath your feet. Across the United States there are dozens of public mining and digging sites packed with everything from diamonds and emeralds to jade and sunstone. The secret is knowing where to sink your shovel.
This Resource Guide is a Primer to anyone that wants to Start Panning for Gold. This Guide will tell you the following: Where Gold has been found in your State. Where you can Pan for Gold on State & Federal Lands. Where to call to get Permits, if needed. Finally a Directory of Gold Prospecting Clubs, Gem & Mineral Hunting Clubs, and Metal Detecting Clubs in your State.
This Resource Guide is a Primer to anyone that wants to Start Panning for Gold. This Guide will tell you the following: Where Gold has been found in your State. Where you can Pan for Gold on State & Federal Lands. Where to call to get Permits, if needed. Finally a Directory of Gold Prospecting Clubs, Gem & Mineral Hunting Clubs, and Metal Detecting Clubs in your State.
Each Order includes a .Zip File with up to 6 Printable State Map Includes:
County Maps & County Seat Map, Cities, Interstates, Highways and State Routes. The Maps also include Rivers and a Topographical Maps.
This Resource Guide is a Primer to anyone that wants to Start Panning for Gold. This Guide will tell you the following: Where Gold has been found in your State. Where you can Pan for Gold on State & Federal Lands. Where to call to get Permits, if needed. Finally a Directory of Gold Prospecting Clubs, Gem & Mineral Hunting Clubs, and Metal Detecting Clubs in your State.
This Resource Guide is a Primer to anyone that wants to Start Panning for Gold. This Guide will tell you the following: Where Gold has been found in your State. Where you can Pan for Gold on State & Federal Lands. Where to call to get Permits, if needed. Finally a Directory of Gold Prospecting Clubs, Gem & Mineral Hunting Clubs and Metal Detecting Clubs in your State.
This Book is to be used as a Quick Reference Guide to get your Gold Prospecting, Metal Detecting & Gemstone Hunting Adventure in Alabama off on the right foot.
This map shows California’s 58 counties. Also available is a detailed California County Map with county seat cities.
Maps of California Cities:
This map shows many of California’s important cities including Highways and most State Routes. But important north – south routes include: Interstate 5 and Interstate 15. Most prospectors will need permits even to Pan in public areas. Because of this we have included a County Seat Map to help you find the Permit Office.
Important east – west routes include: Interstate 8, Interstate 10, Interstate 40 and Interstate 80, but we also have a more detailed Map of California Cities.
California Physical Map:
This California shaded relief map shows the major physical features of the state. For other nice views of the state, see our California Satellite image or the California map by Google.
California Rivers Map:
This map shows the major streams and rivers of California and some of the larger lakes because most prospecting is done in creeks and rivers. Most of California is in the Pacific Ocean watershed. Major streams that drain to the Pacific include the San Joaquin, Salinas, Russian, Eel and Trinity Rivers.
Small parts of eastern California are in the Great Basin, an area of the United States that does not drain into any ocean but instead drainage flows into local basin such as Lake Tahoe or Mono Lake.
Most of these lakes and streams can be clearly seen on the California Satellite Image. We also have a page about California water resources.
California Topo Map:
This is a topographic map of California. It shows elevation trends across the state. See California high points map to learn about Mt. Whitney at 14,494 feet – the highest point in California. The lowest point is Death Valley at -282 feet.
Most gold in South Carolina is found within the Carolina Slate Belt, which runs across the state, parallel to the Atlantic Ocean roughly 125 miles inland. This gold-bearing region actually starts in southern Virginia and extends south to parts of Georgia, including both Carolinas. Avoid Costly Fines and Citations!
Whenever you decide to enter public or private land and begin prospecting, it is your responsibility to know the local prospecting, land use, and environmental regulations that will apply to your actions at that specific location. Sometimes permits are needed. There can be environmental regulations that prevent you from digging, disturbing streams. Some of these have no relationship to gold prospecting, but it is still your responsibility to know and obey them.
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Gold Panning is a Great Hobby for both Young and Old. A shout out to all the Grandpa and Grandma’s out there… you can Buy Pre-Mined bags of Gold Paydirt with real Gold and Gemstones for the Grandkids to Pan Out at Home. Gold Paydirt Makes a Unique and Memorable Birthday Gift that kids will remember for a long, long time.
The Gold Prospectors of the Rockies (GPR) was founded in Denver, Colorado, in 1995. The general purpose of this non-profit, family-oriented club is “the advancement of gold prospecting.” The GPR meets once a month to educate members about placer gold prospecting, review old and new products, coordinate family outings, participate in drawings for nuggets, and promote the pursuit of gold. Each month, the club arranges a presentation on an aspect of small-scale gold prospecting. Also, the club holds on-site training sessions in how to locate placer gold, panning, highbanking, dredging, and metal detecting, and publishes a monthly newsletter. Membership in the GPR is not limited by nationality, race, color, gender, or creed. Attendees under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Each Order includes a .Zip File with up to 6 Printable State Map Includes: County Maps & County Seat Map, Cities, Interstates, Highways and State Routes. The Maps also include Rivers and a Topographical Maps.
Maps of Colorado Each Order includes a .Zip File with up to 6 Printable State Map Includes:
County Maps & County Seat Map, Cities, Interstates, Highways and State Routes. The Maps also include Rivers and a Topographical Maps.
Each Order includes a .Zip File with up to 6 Printable State Map Includes: County Maps & County Seat Map, Cities, Interstates, Highways and State Routes. The Maps also include Rivers and a Topographical Maps.
Colorado County Map:
This map shows Colorado’s 64 counties. Also available is a detailed Colorado County Map with county seat cities.
Map of Colorado Cities:
This map shows many of Colorado’s important cities and most important roads. The important north – south route is Interstate 25. Important east – west routes include: Interstate 70 and Interstate 76. We also have a more detailed Map of Colorado Cities.
Colorado Physical Map:
This Colorado shaded relief map shows the major physical features of the state. For other nice views of the state, see our Colorado Satellite image or the Colorado map by Google.
Colorado Rivers Map:
This map shows the major streams and rivers of Colorado and some of the larger lakes. The Great Continental Divide crosses Colorado. The eastern part of the state is in the Gulf of Mexico Watershed and the western part of the state is in the Pacific Ocean Watershed.
Major streams that drain the state include the Arkansas, Platte and Colorado Rivers. Most of these lakes and streams can be clearly seen on the Colorado Satellite Image. We also have a page about Colorado water resources.
Colorado Elevation Map:
This is a generalized topographic map of Colorado. It shows elevation trends across the state. Detailed topographic maps and aerial photos of Colorado are available in the Geology.com store. See our state high points map to learn about Mt. Elbert at 14,433 feet – the highest point in Colorado. The lowest point is the Arikaree River at 3,315 feet.
Colorado Elevation Map:
This is a generalized topographic map of Colorado. It shows elevation trends across the state. Detailed topographic maps and aerial photos of Colorado are available in the Geology.com store. See our state high points map to learn about Mt. Elbert at 14,433 feet – the highest point in Colorado. The lowest point is the Arikaree River at 3,315 feet.
Gold Panning in South Carolina: This Kindle Book is to be used as a Quick Reference Guide to get your Gold Prospecting and Gemstone Hunting Adventure off on the right foot.
Less than a Dollar this Resource Guide is a Primer to anyone that wants to Start Panning for Gold. This Guide will tell you the following: Where Gold has been found in your State. Where you can Pan for Gold on State & Federal Lands. Where to call to get Permits, if needed. Finally a Directory of Gold Prospecting Clubs, Gem & Mineral Hunting Clubs, and Metal Detecting Clubs in your State.
ALABAMA MINERAL & LAPIDARY SOCIETY IN A NUTSHELL The Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society is a non-profit organization for people interested in geology, mineralogy, paleontology and lapidary arts. Meetings are the second Friday of each month (except June) at 6:30 PM. Meetings are approximately two hours. Visitors are welcome, we love for kids to join us! Our meeting location is the Emmett O’Neal Library in Mountain Brook. Click here for directions. We always have food at our meetings, so don’t eat before you come! Door prizes at every meeting. Club sponsored field trips & joint trips with other clubs. Club sponsored Rock and Mineral Show the first weekend in June at Tannehill State Park. Scholarship program for Lapidary Schools. Learn to cut and polish with club owned rock saws and cabbing equipment.
Source: AMLS – Club Information
Dothan Gem & Mineral Club Monthly Dothan Gem & Mineral Club Meetings The group meetings are held at 2 PM, the 4th Sun of each month (except June, July & August). The group meets at the Fellowship Hall of Tabernacle United Methodist Church. 4205 S. Brannon Stand Road & Hwy 52 W., Taylor AL. The Dothan Gem & Mineral Club is a member of the Southeast Federation and the American Federation of Mineral Societies. The main objectives of the Club are: To stimulate interest in lapidary, earth science and, when necessary, other related fields. To sponsor an educational program within the membership to increase the knowledge of its members in the properties, identifications and evaluations of rocks, minerals, fossils and other related subjects. To cooperate and aid in the solution of its members’ problems encountered in the Club’s objectives. To cooperate with other mineralogical and geological clubs and societies. To arrange and conduct field trips to facilitate the collection of minerals. To provide opportunity for exchange and exhibition of specimens and materials. To conduct its affairs without profit and to refrain from using its assets for pecuniary benefit of any individual or group. Welcome To Dothan Gem & Mineral Club Copyright 2010 Dothan Gem & Mineral Club Dothan, AL 36330 Club members who are interested in having items embroidered with our logo can order directly from Amy at Stitches from Above. Amy can embroider all kinds of thing from hats to backpacks. Give her a call at 334-400-2220. If you are interested in joining our club, click here for our membership form. The club’s 1st Meeting following summer break was well attended. Good food, good company and lots of show & tell. Check out our photos. September Meeting Photos Several people from the Panama City Gem & Mineral Society met up with members from our local club for a “dig” at Arnie & JoAn’s house. The Lamberts invited both clubs to root around their yard and collect treasures. There were more rocks than any of us could carry. After giving away tons of rocks, they fed us too. We had beautiful weather & a great time.
The Gold Prospectors of the Rockies (GPR) was founded in Denver, Colorado, in 1995. The general purpose of this non-profit, family-oriented club is “the advancement of gold prospecting.” The GPR meets once a month to educate members about placer gold prospecting, review old and new products, coordinate family outings, participate in drawings for nuggets, and promote the pursuit of gold. Each month, the club arranges a presentation on an aspect of small-scale gold prospecting. Also, the club holds on-site training sessions in how to locate placer gold, panning, highbanking, dredging, and metal detecting, and publishes a monthly newsletter. Membership in the GPR is not limited by nationality, race, color, gender, or creed. Attendees under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
ALABAMA MINERAL & LAPIDARY SOCIETY IN A NUTSHELL The Alabama Mineral and Lapidary Society is a non-profit organization for people interested in geology, mineralogy, paleontology and lapidary arts. Meetings are the second Friday of each month (except June) at 6:30 PM. Meetings are approximately two hours. Visitors are welcome, we love for kids to join us! Our meeting location is the Emmett O’Neal Library in Mountain Brook. Click here for directions. We always have food at our meetings, so don’t eat before you come! Door prizes at every meeting. Club sponsored field trips & joint trips with other clubs. Club sponsored Rock and Mineral Show the first weekend in June at Tannehill State Park. Scholarship program for Lapidary Schools. Learn to cut and polish with club owned rock saws and cabbing equipment.
Dothan Gem & Mineral Club Monthly Dothan Gem & Mineral Club Meetings The group meetings are held at 2 PM, the 4th Sun of each month (except June, July & August). The group meets at the Fellowship Hall of Tabernacle United Methodist Church. 4205 S. Brannon Stand Road & Hwy 52 W., Taylor AL. The Dothan Gem & Mineral Club is a member of the Southeast Federation and the American Federation of Mineral Societies. The main objectives of the Club are: To stimulate interest in lapidary, earth science and, when necessary, other related fields. To sponsor an educational program within the membership to increase the knowledge of its members in the properties, identifications and evaluations of rocks, minerals, fossils and other related subjects. To cooperate and aid in the solution of its members’ problems encountered in the Club’s objectives. To cooperate with other mineralogical and geological clubs and societies. To arrange and conduct field trips to facilitate the collection of minerals. To provide opportunity for exchange and exhibition of specimens and materials. To conduct its affairs without profit and to refrain from using its assets for pecuniary benefit of any individual or group. Welcome To Dothan Gem & Mineral Club Copyright 2010 Dothan Gem & Mineral Club Dothan, AL 36330 Club members who are interested in having items embroidered with our logo can order directly from Amy at Stitches from Above. Amy can embroider all kinds of thing from hats to backpacks. Give her a call at 334-400-2220. If you are interested in joining our club, click here for our membership form. The club’s 1st Meeting following summer break was well attended. Good food, good company and lots of show & tell. Check out our photos. September Meeting Photos Several people from the Panama City Gem & Mineral Society met up with members from our local club for a “dig” at Arnie & JoAn’s house. The Lamberts invited both clubs to root around their yard and collect treasures. There were more rocks than any of us could carry. After giving away tons of rocks, they fed us too. We had beautiful weather & a great time.