Mines and Mineral Resources of Shasta County, California — County Report No. 6

Discover the remarkable mining history and mineral wealth of Shasta County with this detailed county report. Located in Northern California, Shasta County has a long history of gold, copper, silver, zinc, and other mineral production that helped shape the region’s communities and economy.

Mines and Mineral Resources of Shasta County, California — County Report No. 6 documents the area’s historic mines, mineral deposits, mining districts, geology, and natural resources. It is a valuable reference for understanding where mining took place, what minerals were recovered, and how the county’s mining properties were developed.

Inside This Report

• Information about historic mines and mining properties

• Descriptions of Shasta County mining districts

• Details about gold and other mineral deposits

• Discussions of regional geology and mineral resources

• Historical information about mining activity and production

• A useful record of Northern California’s mining industry

A Valuable Research Resource

This county report is an excellent resource for prospectors researching historic mining areas, collectors studying California minerals, and readers interested in the development of the American West. It offers historical context that may help modern explorers better understand Shasta County’s mineralized regions and extensive mining heritage.

Ideal For

• Gold prospectors and metal detectorists

• California mining-history enthusiasts

• Geologists and mineral collectors

• Researchers studying historic mines

• Treasure hunters exploring Northern California

• Collectors of Western history and mining publications

Whether used for historical research, prospecting-area study, trip planning, or personal enjoyment, Mines and Mineral Resources of Shasta County, California — County Report No. 6 provides an informative look at one of Northern California’s most important mining regions.

California Division of Mines & Geology, 1974, 154 pages, large fold out map showing approximately 80 placer sites,300 lode mines, plus legal description and brief history, geology and gold production.