Colorado Gold & Gems Map: Then & Now

Historic & Modern Prospecting Maps for Colorado's Gold, Silver, Gems & Mineral Deposits

Discover Colorado's rich mining heritage with Colorado Gold & Gems Map: Then & Now, a comprehensive map collection designed for gold prospectors, metal detectorists, rockhounds, and outdoor explorers. This five-map set combines modern topographic mapping with historic mining information, helping you locate historic gold districts, silver camps, gemstone localities, and mineral deposits across the entire state.

Covering all of Colorado in four regional sections plus a historic statewide mineral deposit map, this collection identifies gold, silver, and more than 65 precious and semi-precious gems and minerals, making it an invaluable planning tool for research, prospecting trips, and educational exploration.

Perfect For

• Gold prospectors

• Metal detectorists

• Rockhounds

• Gem hunters

• Mineral collectors

• Ghost town explorers

• Mining history enthusiasts

• Outdoor adventurers

• Geology students

• Treasure hunters

• Historical researchers

• Colorado travelers

Features

• Five double-sided fold-out maps

• Covers the entire state of Colorado

• Historic and modern map references

• Shows gold and silver mining districts

• Identifies over 65 gems, minerals, and fossil locations

• Includes regional mineral reference maps

• Features an 1866 Colorado mineral deposits map

• Easy-to-read format for field or home use

Benefits

• Compare historic mining information with today's landscape

• Locate historic gold-producing regions and mineral districts

• Discover gemstone and fossil collecting areas

• Plan prospecting and metal detecting trips more effectively

• Learn Colorado's mining history while exploring

• Excellent reference for beginners and experienced prospectors alike

Map Collection Includes

• Map 1: Northwest Colorado Gold & Gems / Regional Mineral Maps

• Map 2: Northeast Colorado Gold & Gems / Regional Mineral Maps

• Map 3: Southwest Colorado Gold & Gems / Regional Mineral Maps

• Map 4: Southeast Colorado Gold & Gems / Regional Mineral Maps

• Map 5: 1866 Colorado Mineral Deposits Map with mining history and reference information

Recommended Accessories

Complete your Colorado prospecting kit with:

• Colorado Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now

• Fists Full of Gold by Chris Ralph

• Garrett Gold Panning Kit

• Gold Classifier Screens

• Snuffer Bottle

• Prospecting Pick

• Handheld GPS

• 10X Triplet Jeweler's Loupe

• Pocket Microscope

• Field Notebook

Specifications

• Title: Colorado Gold & Gems Map: Then & Now

• Format: Five Double-Sided Fold-Out Maps

• Coverage: Entire State of Colorado

• Includes Historic & Modern Maps

• Folded Size: Approximately 6.5" × 9.5"

• Unfolded Size: Approximately 17.5" × 23" per map

• Language: English

• Suitable for Field or Reference Use

What's Included

• Five double-sided Colorado Gold & Gems maps

• Historic mineral deposit map

• Regional mineral reference maps

• Historical mining information and reference material

Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?

At High Plains Prospectors, we know successful prospecting begins with quality research. Colorado Gold & Gems Map: Then & Now gives you the historical perspective and modern reference information needed to locate productive gold districts, gemstone collecting areas, and historic mining regions throughout Colorado. Whether you're planning your next detecting adventure, researching historic mining camps, or expanding your prospecting library, this map collection is an essential resource for exploring the Centennial State's rich mineral heritage.

A packet of 5 2-sided section maps for locating gold, silver and 65 precious & semiprecious gems & minerals in Colorado