History of Mining in Del Norte County, California (1850–1950)

Discover a Century of Gold, Copper & Chrome Mining Along California's Northern Coast

Explore the rich mining heritage of one of California's most productive regions with History of Mining in Del Norte County, California (1850–1950). This expanded reprint chronicles a full century of mining activity in Del Norte County, documenting the discoveries, mines, and people who helped shape Northern California's mining industry.

Covering 66 historic gold mines along with important copper and chrome mining operations, this compact yet information-packed handbook includes mine descriptions, historical information, and Forest Service map references to help readers locate many of the area's historic mining sites. Whether you're a gold prospector, metal detectorist, mining historian, or outdoor explorer, this guide is an invaluable resource for researching one of California's overlooked mining regions.

Perfect For

• Gold prospectors

• Metal detectorists

• Mining history enthusiasts

• Ghost town explorers

• Rockhounds

• Outdoor adventurers

• Historians

• Jeep and off-road travelers

• Treasure hunters

• California travelers

• Geology students

• Historical researchers

What You'll Discover

• Histories of 66 historic mines

• Gold mining operations

• Copper mining history

• Chrome mining districts

• Forest Service map references

• Historic mining locations

• Del Norte County mining development

• Northern California's mining heritage

Features

• Expanded 2016 reprint edition

• Covers mining history from 1850–1950

• Documents 66 historic mines

• Includes Forest Service map references

• Covers gold, copper, and chrome mining

• Easy-to-use handbook format

• Approximately 66 pages

• Ideal for both field use and historical research

Benefits

• Research historic mining districts before heading into the field

• Locate historic gold, copper, and chrome mining areas

• Gain insight into Del Norte County's mining heritage

• Enhance prospecting and metal detecting trips with historical context

• Learn about one of California's lesser-known but historically important mining regions

• A valuable addition to any California mining or prospecting library

Recommended Accessories

Complete your Northern California prospecting library with:

• Northern California Gold & Gems Maps: Then & Now

• Northern California Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now

• Ghost Towns of Northern California

• Gold Panning the Pacific Northwest

• Fists Full of Gold by Chris Ralph

• Garrett Gold Panning Kit

• 1849 Gold Pan – Made in the USA

• Prospecting Pick

• Handheld GPS

• Field Notebook

Specifications

• Title: History of Mining in Del Norte County, California (1850–1950)

• Format: Paperback

• Edition: Expanded Reprint (2016)

• Length: Approximately 66 Pages

• Coverage: Del Norte County, California

• Topics: Gold, Copper & Chrome Mining

• Includes: Forest Service Map References

• Language: English

What's Included

• One copy of History of Mining in Del Norte County, California (1850–1950)

Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?

At High Plains Prospectors, we know that successful prospecting starts with understanding the history of the land. History of Mining in Del Norte County, California (1850–1950) provides valuable insight into the mines, mining districts, and geological history that made Del Norte County an important part of California's mining legacy. Whether you're researching historic gold camps, planning your next prospecting trip, or building your mining history library, this informative guide is an excellent companion for exploring Northern California's rugged gold country.

This is a reprint of the popular handbook that covers some 66 gold mines plus some copper and chrome mines and locates mine on forest service maps 66 pages with maps.