Placer Gold Deposits of New Mexico
The Definitive USGS Guide to New Mexico's Historic Placer Gold Districts
Placer Gold Deposits of New Mexico is one of the most authoritative references ever published on the state's placer gold resources. Originally issued as U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 1348, this classic work by Maureen G. Johnson provides a comprehensive catalog of New Mexico's placer gold districts, including their geology, production history, locations, and annotated references for further research. First published in 1972, it remains an essential resource for prospectors, geologists, mining historians, and anyone interested in New Mexico's rich gold-mining heritage.
Organized by county, the bulletin describes placer deposits throughout New Mexico and explains the geological processes responsible for their formation. It also includes a fold-out map identifying the state's principal placer gold districts, making it an invaluable planning tool for researching historic mining areas before heading into the field.
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What You'll Learn
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Historic placer gold districts throughout New Mexico
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County-by-county placer gold occurrences
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Geological characteristics of placer deposits
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Historic gold production records
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Relationships between placer and lode deposits
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Mining district histories
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Research references for additional exploration
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Geological mapping of New Mexico's gold-bearing regions
Features
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Official U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 1348
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Written by Maureen G. Johnson
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Covers placer gold districts across New Mexico
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County-by-county organization
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Detailed geological descriptions
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Historic production information
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Includes a fold-out map of placer gold districts
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Extensive annotated bibliography and research references
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Approximately 46 pages
Benefits
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Research productive placer gold districts before prospecting
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Learn why gold occurs in specific geological settings
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Better understand New Mexico's historic mining regions
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Improve prospecting success through geological knowledge
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Own one of the most respected references on New Mexico placer gold
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Excellent companion for both recreational and serious prospectors
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Specifications
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Title: Placer Gold Deposits of New Mexico
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Author: Maureen G. Johnson
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Series: U.S. Geological Survey Bulletin 1348
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Publisher: U.S. Government Printing Office / U.S. Geological Survey
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Original Publication Year: 1972
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Format: Paperback (Reprint)
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Pages: 46
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Includes: Fold-Out Map of New Mexico Placer Gold Districts
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Language: English
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Subject: New Mexico Placer Gold, Geology & Mining History
What's Included
Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?
At High Plains Prospectors, we know that successful prospecting starts with understanding the geology behind the gold. Placer Gold Deposits of New Mexico remains one of the most trusted references available for researching the state's historic placer mining districts. Whether you're planning your next expedition, researching old gold camps, or expanding your prospecting library, this USGS classic provides the geological insight and historical information needed to make every trip more productive.
Geological Survey Bulletin 1348 is a catalog of the thirty-three placer districts in New Mexico, with locations, geology and production in these areas detailed. This definitive prospecting guide also includes an appendix of useful geological information, an overview of New Mexico placer mining history and a fold-out topographic map of gold bearing areas throughout the state.
