Where to Find Gold & Gems in Nevada by James Klein
A Classic Guide to Nevada's Goldfields, Gem Deposits & Historic Mining Districts
Discover why Nevada is America's leading gold-producing state with Where to Find Gold & Gems in Nevada by veteran prospector James Klein. This trusted field guide has helped generations of prospectors, rockhounds, and treasure hunters locate productive gold-bearing areas, gemstone deposits, and historic mining districts throughout the Silver State.
Organized by county, the book combines practical prospecting advice with Nevada's rich mining history, detailed location maps, ghost town stories, and geological information. Whether you're searching for placer gold, turquoise, opal, agate, or other Nevada minerals, this compact guide is an excellent resource for planning your next adventure.
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What You'll Learn
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Where to find gold in each Nevada county
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Historic gold and silver mining districts
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Gem and mineral collecting locations
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Placer gold geology
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Desert prospecting techniques
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How to stake a mining claim
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Ghost town history and local lore
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Maps for locating productive prospecting areas
Features
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Written by veteran prospector James Klein
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County-by-county organization
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Detailed maps and mining locations
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Historic ghost town stories
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Gold prospecting and gem hunting tips
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Placer deposit geology section
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Glossary of mining and geological terms
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Approximately 110 pages
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Easy-to-carry paperback field guide
Benefits
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Locate productive gold-bearing regions across Nevada
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Learn the history behind famous mining districts
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Discover gemstone and mineral collecting opportunities
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Understand Nevada's placer gold geology
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Plan prospecting trips with confidence
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Excellent reference for both beginners and experienced prospectors
Recommended Accessories
Complete your Nevada prospecting library with:
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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: Where to Find Gold & Gems in Nevada
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Author: James Klein
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Format: Paperback
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Length: 110 Pages
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Language: English
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Coverage: Statewide Nevada
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Includes: Maps, Mining Locations, Ghost Town History & Prospecting Information
What's Included
Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?
At High Plains Prospectors, we know that successful prospecting starts with knowing where to look. Where to Find Gold & Gems in Nevada has long been a favorite among prospectors for its practical advice, detailed maps, and county-by-county coverage of Nevada's legendary goldfields. Whether you're planning your first trip into the desert or returning to historic mining districts in search of your next discovery, this classic guide is an essential addition to your prospecting library.
This helpful book delves into the history of the most important gold-bearing area and offers the modern prospector and gem hunter interesting and valuable information about these areas. Included in this book are:
- County and mining district
- Highways
- Descriptive text of historic and current sites
- history of local ghost towns
- Gem and Minerals that can be found
