Attraction of Gold to the Minds of Men
Lynda Roberts
Issue date: 2/3/10 Section: Diversions
The Western Expansion spread east and Arizona's gold rush began in 1858 when Jake Snively discovered gold on the Gila River in the southwestern part of the state. Out of the 15 counties in Arizona, you can find gold in at least 10 of them, with many of sites being located nearby Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
At [http://www.ArizonaGoldProspectors.com], Rod Fitzhugh has a remarkable website with a veritable gold mine of information about gold and prospecting in the local area. The amateur or professional prospector can benefit greatly and will thoroughly enjoy Fitzhugh's facts, stories, and advice for the hunting and discovery of gold.
There are many mining sites in the Prescott area and, according to Fitzhugh, "[t]he Lynx Creek area was one of the largest producers of placer gold and gold placer deposits in the state of Arizona. Gold nuggets in excess of 24 ounces were recovered here during the gold rush days of Arizona. Over 100,000 ounces of placer gold have been recorded as discovered by the early miners, but this estimate is most likely very low. Still, today Lynx Creek remains a placer gold producing creek and many lode gold deposits have been discovered in the area as well."
In addition to the gold mining sources available in the Yavapai County area, the United States Forest Service (USFS) has set aside a large area of land for people to enjoy gold panning. Rules and regulations, which can be found on the USFS website, apply when hunting for treasure troves on government land at the nearby Lynx Creek Mineral Withdrawal Area.
Abandoned mines and ghost towns reveal the dreams that the pioneers of the west had in their pursuit of gold. The romance of the hunt is an opportunity still open to those who seek the beguiling thrill of gold's siren song.
At [http://www.ArizonaGoldProspectors.com], Rod Fitzhugh has a remarkable website with a veritable gold mine of information about gold and prospecting in the local area. The amateur or professional prospector can benefit greatly and will thoroughly enjoy Fitzhugh's facts, stories, and advice for the hunting and discovery of gold.
There are many mining sites in the Prescott area and, according to Fitzhugh, "[t]he Lynx Creek area was one of the largest producers of placer gold and gold placer deposits in the state of Arizona. Gold nuggets in excess of 24 ounces were recovered here during the gold rush days of Arizona. Over 100,000 ounces of placer gold have been recorded as discovered by the early miners, but this estimate is most likely very low. Still, today Lynx Creek remains a placer gold producing creek and many lode gold deposits have been discovered in the area as well."
In addition to the gold mining sources available in the Yavapai County area, the United States Forest Service (USFS) has set aside a large area of land for people to enjoy gold panning. Rules and regulations, which can be found on the USFS website, apply when hunting for treasure troves on government land at the nearby Lynx Creek Mineral Withdrawal Area.
Abandoned mines and ghost towns reveal the dreams that the pioneers of the west had in their pursuit of gold. The romance of the hunt is an opportunity still open to those who seek the beguiling thrill of gold's siren song.
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