"Metal Head," I have published a pamphlet on nugget hunting areas in Southern California. Unfortunately, Riverside County has only 3 "serious" nugget areas: The Chuckawalla Mtns., south of Desert Center; Eagle Mtns, north of Desert Center; and Mule Mtns. southwest of Blythe. San Bernardion County has considerably better nugget hunting potential. Hope this hleps; for more info contact me directly at [email protected]. HH jim