Looking for old California mines?

[auferret]

I found this 1970 book that has a lot of good information and maps in it. The flip book version is easier to read and navigate but there is a pdf version also if you want to save a copy.
http://www.archive.org/details/golddistrictsofc00clarrich

 

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[Nullers]

Outstanding information and the research link is great as well

 

[1krazeepolack]

EXcellent link

 

[simbad42]

Great find. But I noticed that it is still missing some information for some of the counties that as it said, produced gold but not much. If you ever want to get the best idea of your local history I would suggest going to a history museum, more so if you live in a small town.

 

[TerryC]

REMEMBER, there is a movement in CA to find and fill old mine shafts (rendering them "safe"). If you find one on public property, and make the location public, you may find it filled the next time you visit. I am not judging this movement as right or wrong, just be aware of it. TTC

 

[pegleglooker]

Here is another good link as well... Database of Mines in the Western United States

 

[auferret]

That is a nice link PLL! Thanks for posting it.

 

[Follows Camp Craig]

Hah, cool link. The Furguson gold mine in the east fork (hydraulic), sold in 2006 for 3m by my evil sister.

 

[Notsuredomus]

Thanks for the link Brother. I look forward to the information infusion.

 

[1krazeepolack]

I've spent many years finding old abandoned mines in & around S. calif. I see NO effort by BLM or any other agency backfiling these mine sites. What they WILL DO, is everything possible to remove you from said area's, then bulldoze everything into oblivion!!!! Needless to say, they don't even clean up the mess THEY leave behind!!!! Their main goal is to simply remove your hardworking a$$!!!! I have seen a FEW old mines they build covers (steel barred cages) over to supposedly retain them for bat nesting area's. (FACT)? I have only heard this, never seen it documented in any form. Our goverment (BLM) at work!!!!