Montana Gold & Gems: Then & Now
Historic & Modern Prospecting Maps for Montana's Gold, Sapphires, Gems & Mining Districts
Explore Montana's legendary goldfields and world-famous gemstone deposits with Montana Gold & Gems: Then & Now. This comprehensive five-map collection combines modern topographic maps with authentic historic mining maps, helping gold prospectors, metal detectorists, rockhounds, and outdoor adventurers compare today's landscape with Montana's rich mining history.
Covering the entire state, these detailed fold-out maps identify historic gold and silver mining districts, sapphire localities, gemstone deposits, and dozens of mineral occurrences. The Then & Now format makes it easy to research productive prospecting areas, historic mining camps, and forgotten mineral districts before heading into the field.
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Features
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Five double-sided fold-out maps
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Covers the entire state of Montana
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Combines historic and modern mapping
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Identifies gold and silver mining districts
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Shows sapphire, gemstone, and mineral deposits
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Regional mineral maps on reverse sides
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Historical mining reference information
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Compact folded format for easy field use
Benefits
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Compare historic mining districts with today's terrain
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Locate productive gold-bearing regions
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Discover sapphire and gemstone collecting areas
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Research historic mining camps and mineral deposits
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Plan prospecting and metal detecting trips more effectively
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Gain a deeper appreciation for Montana's mining heritage
Map Collection Includes
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Map #1: Northwest Montana Gold & Gems / Regional Mineral Maps
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Map #2: Northeast Montana Gold & Gems / Regional Mineral Maps
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Map #3: Southwest Montana Gold & Gems / Regional Mineral Maps
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Map #4: Southeast Montana Gem Deposits / Historical Mining Information
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Map #5: Historic Montana & Idaho (1891) Maps showing mining regions and early settlements
The maps identify locations for gold, silver, sapphire, agate, amethyst, azurite, garnet, jasper, malachite, opal, petrified wood, pyrite, quartz, topaz, zeolite, and dozens of other minerals found throughout Montana.
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Fists Full of Gold by Chris Ralph
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Garrett Gold Panning Kit
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1849 Gold Pan – Made in the USA
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Gold Classifier Screens
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Snuffer Bottle
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Gold Collection Vials
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Prospecting Pick
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Handheld GPS
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10X Triplet Jeweler's Loupe
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Field Notebook
Specifications
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Title: Montana Gold & Gems: Then & Now
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Format: Five Double-Sided Fold-Out Maps
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Coverage: Entire State of Montana
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Includes: Historic & Modern Maps
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Folded Size: Approximately 6.5" × 9.5"
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Unfolded Size: Approximately 17.5" × 23"
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Language: English
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ISBN: 9780972044172
What's Included
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Five double-sided Montana Gold & Gems maps
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Regional mineral reference maps
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Historic Montana & Idaho mining maps
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Historical mining information and reference material
Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?
At High Plains Prospectors, we know successful prospecting starts with quality research. Montana Gold & Gems: Then & Now provides the historical perspective and modern mapping needed to locate Montana's famous gold districts, sapphire-bearing gravels, and historic mining regions. Whether you're searching for placer gold near Virginia City, sapphires along the Missouri River, or exploring Montana's legendary mining camps, this map collection is an invaluable addition to your prospecting library.
THEN & NOW MAP SERIES.
Unique map series shows changes in gold & gem fields over the last 100 years in selected western states. Each map package includes current USGS maps of the state along with antique turn-of-the-century maps of the same areas for comparison.
