Where NOT to go in AZ

[faribo]

I know that no one is going to give up their hot spots, and I would not either, but can anyone tell me where not to even bother looking in AZ for gold? I know that the Holbrook area is a waste of time, but any other areas that are useless?

 

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[Terry Soloman]

I'll give you a B+ for effort.

 

[arizau]

I know that no one is going to give up their hot spots, and I would not either, but can anyone tell me where not to even bother looking in AZ for gold? I know that the Holbrook area is a waste of time, but any other areas that are useless?

Are you familiar with this website? Welcome to Land Matters. If not then learn how to use it. All active mining claims in Arizona and other western states are detailed and those are among the places I would not bother looking since it is unlawful. I would and do look in areas adjacent to claimed areas as do many others. Just because adjacent areas are not claimed does not mean they do not have gold. Gold is easiest found in areas where it has been found before, often currently claimed areas, or nearby. More info to research. https://www.google.com/search?q=az+placer+deposits.&enablesearch=true

Good luck.

 

[SaltwaterServr]

I would avoid parking lots, commercial buildings, and residential homes.

 

[Goldwasher]

State Trust Land

 

[faribo]

State trust is a no go?

 

[Goldwasher]

State trust is a no go?

yep you need permit that is pretty hard to get

you also need a permit to camp, hike or travel https://land.az.gov/natural-resources/recreational-permits

 

[okbasspro]

State trust is a no go?

Yes and fines are steep and they can confiscate everything your using.Might also want to add Indian land to that list.

 

[faribo]

I knew about indian land and school trust, but was not aware of the state trust issue.

 

[Tesorodeoro]

I think you need to do a little more research in order to become a modern day prosoector.
Straight up - There is so much information available for free on the internet that your question seems a little lazy.
It’s history. Google Books is a good place to start.

 

[Goldwasher]

I knew about indian land and school trust, but was not aware of the state trust issue.

School and State trust land same thing

 

[Goldwasher]

I think you need to do a little more research in order to become a modern day prosoector.
Straight up - There is so much information available for free on the internet that your question seems a little lazy.
It’s history. Google Books is a good place to start.

This forum exists so newbies can reach out to more experienced people.

Some people like interaction and answers to questions more than just reading information.

 

[hawkeye39]

I think you need to do a little more research in order to become a modern day prosoector.
Straight up - There is so much information available for free on the internet that your question seems a little lazy.
It’s history. Google Books is a good place to start.

Your answer seems a little lazy. Sometimes people need a little help getting started. I think OP asked a pretty good question and got some good answers.

 

[Jeff95531]

Are you familiar with this website? Welcome to Land Matters. If not then learn how to use it. All active mining claims in Arizona and other western states are detailed and those are among the places I would not bother looking since it is unlawful. I would and do look in areas adjacent to claimed areas as do many others. Just because adjacent areas are not claimed does not mean they do not have gold. Gold is easiest found in areas where it has been found before, often currently claimed areas, or nearby. More info to research. https://www.google.com/search?q=az+placer+deposits.&enablesearch=true

Good luck.

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What arizau said! LM could not be simpler, best miner resource ever and free to use.

 

[Tesorodeoro]

AZGS | Mineral Resources | Gold Prospecting

Click on gold prospecting and scroll down to the list of free publications.
There are mineral maps available at that site.
Places where no gold minerals are shown are good places to avoid.
Especially for someone going on vacation, with little time to actually prospect.
The gold will be found around places historically known for mining.

Check out these books.
LMGTFY

Land Matters Arizona Mining Claims

Turn on MRDS Mines. Avoid areas with no historical mining activity shown. Then check for active claims.

Once you have a specific area in mind, browse this site and see the extents of the potential deposits.
https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/ngm-bin/ngm_search_dbi.pl?Title=&Author=&map_number=&geologictheme=geolgenbed&geologictheme=geolgensur&State=AZ&bc_ule=&bc_lre=&g_center=-110.58887%2C+34.41480&g_zoom=5.371&useextents=false&bc_ul=&bc_lr=&publisher_list=usgs&scale=24000&scale2=1000000&datebgn=&dateend=&format=

 

[Clay Diggins]

Go to Land Matters. Go to Maps. Choose Geology on the right. Choose Arizona. When the map appears select "Arizona Mineral Potential" and turn off the other Geology layers.

You now know where the mineralized areas are. The darker portions are areas of high mineral potential.

Now go back to Land Matters Maps and choose Mining Claims on the Right. Select Arizona from the list. When the map appears select "Arizona MIneral Potential". Now you can see that the areas of greatest mineral potential are the same areas people have made mining claims.

If you avoid all those areas with claims and all the areas with mineral potential you will know just what areas "Where NOT to go in AZ".

See wasn't that easy?

Or you could go back to the beginning of this thread and reread it taking care to notice that 4 of the 14 replies already suggested you do this.

You might consider downloading and reading "Placer Gold Deposits of Arizona". Free and already OCR and searchable from the Land Matters Library.

Try typing "AZ Gold" into the Land Matters Library Search. You will find several downloadable books describing in detail areas that don't fit your request for "Where NOT to go in AZ".

Heavy Pans

 

[IMPDLN]

Join the GPAA. they have some good claims in Az. All over the country for that matter. 1 year membership is quite affordable. Gives you legal access and I can and do still find gold on their claims. Best way to get started since you don't live here. Dennis

 

[faribo]

Elsewhere on this forum people are saying not to join them as it is a good old boys club for the actual benefit of just a few.

 

[Goldwasher]

Haters gonna hate

 

[Arachnofreak]

Haters gonna hate

Coughed on my skoal laughing at that

Charlie