A Guide to Gold Panning in Utah, 2nd Edition by Alan J. Chenworth
The Complete Guide to Utah's Gold-Bearing Streams, Placer Deposits & Recreational Prospecting
Discover where to find real gold in the Beehive State with A Guide to Gold Panning in Utah, Second Edition by geologist and longtime prospector Alan J. Chenworth. Widely regarded as the definitive guide to recreational gold prospecting in Utah, this comprehensive reference covers everything from the state's major commercial placer deposits to lesser-known recreational panning areas, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in finding gold in Utah.
Completely updated and expanded, the Second Edition features 413 pages packed with detailed maps, driving directions, historical mining information, photographs, geological insights, and practical prospecting advice. It also includes a new statewide map showing placer gold locations, helping prospectors locate productive streams and historic mining districts throughout Utah. Whether you're a first-time gold panner or an experienced prospector looking for new locations, this guide belongs in your field pack.
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What You'll Learn
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Where to pan for gold throughout Utah
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Utah's historic placer gold districts
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Recreational gold panning locations
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Geological clues for finding gold
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Reading productive streams and washes
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Historic mining areas and gold camps
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Prospecting techniques and equipment
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Planning successful prospecting trips
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Public access considerations
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Tips from an experienced Utah geologist and prospector
Features
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Written by Alan J. Chenworth
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Fully updated Second Edition
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413 pages of detailed prospecting information
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Comprehensive statewide coverage
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Detailed maps and driving directions
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Historic mining information
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Color and black-and-white photographs
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New statewide placer gold location map
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Practical field tips and prospecting advice
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Easy-to-use reference format
Benefits
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Locate Utah's best recreational gold panning areas
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Learn from decades of prospecting experience
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Understand where and why placer gold occurs
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Save time by researching productive areas before your trip
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Explore Utah's rich mining history
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An indispensable reference for both new and experienced prospectors
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Specifications
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Title: A Guide to Gold Panning in Utah
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Author: Alan J. Chenworth
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Edition: Second Edition
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Publisher: The Riding Tree Press
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Publication Year: 2017
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Format: Paperback
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Pages: 413
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ISBN-13: 9781532314933
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Language: English
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Subject: Utah Gold Prospecting, Placer Mining & Recreational Gold Panning
What's Included
Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?
At High Plains Prospectors, we know that successful prospecting starts with accurate local knowledge. A Guide to Gold Panning in Utah is considered the premier reference for Utah gold prospectors, combining expert geological insight, detailed maps, practical field advice, and decades of firsthand experience into one comprehensive guide. Whether you're searching for flour gold in mountain streams or exploring historic placer districts across the state, this book will help you make the most of every Utah prospecting adventure.
A Guide to Gold Panning in Utah (Second Edition), by Alan Chenworth, is a comprehensive guide to the placer gold areas of Utah—and the locations covered in his book range from the large commercial placers to the low grade recreational ones. This is the “must have” book for Utah prospectors. With maps, directions, histories and photos (and more), it includes all the information needed to find gold in Utah. The new edition has 413 pages, and includes also includes a new map showing all the placer locations in Utah.
