Just getting into gold panning,any other panners out there?

[nuggetnudger]

I'm in Randolph County, N.C. and have been trying to do research on gold mining in N.C. especially Randolph.I have found there were 328 recorded worked mines in N.C. but I can't find alot of info on them, just the most famous mines Reed Creek & Hoover Hill. Maps seem to be hidden better than the gold itself. I would like to hear from anyone that might have info or know how to find maps. THANKS

 

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[mudchicken1012]

i ran across this useful website while doing gem mining research
http://tin.er.usgs.gov/mrds/find-mrds.php
i hope it works for u i typed in mines and nc and came up with 5000 listedu may want to try to make it gold mines or under the commodity try gold ps .gl from a fellow searcher

 

[mudchicken1012]

i found this link i hope you can use the info to help
http://tin.er.usgs.gov/mrds/find-mrds.php
i used mine in nc and it listed 5000 it was the only way to make it work

 

[Carolina Gold]

Wow, that link in the previous post is great! I went through every listing in north carolina and geo positioned with the coordinants and can see the veins of gold as evidenced by mining. used the link, went to google and entered the coordinates and placed a placemark.

 

[gixxering]

I am in western north carolina, I recommend any national forest. Just check with the ranger station. In the Nantahala national forest panning is allowed. I have been exploring the streams out here and there is limitless panning spots out here.

 

[TammyNC123]

Well if you are interested in the piedmont area Gold Hill has 2 mines, Cotton Patch and Mountain Creek (I think is the name of the other one) The latter is the best one from what I have heard. This area is supposed to be rich with gold. Was told all the creeks in this area had some sort of gold in them. I am sure there are others that can tell you more.

 

[Jughead]

I panned and dredged for several years in local creeks in Yadkin County. Didn't get rich so I sold the dredge, hung up the pan and just use a detector on my property occasionally.

 

[jgowans]

I have some links and files. I will have to post tomorrow.