Idaho Gold & Gems: Then & Now
Historic & Modern Prospecting Maps for Idaho's Gold, Silver, Gems & Mining Districts
Discover Idaho's rich mining heritage with Idaho Gold & Gems: Then & Now, a unique collection of historical and modern maps designed for gold prospectors, metal detectorists, rockhounds, and outdoor explorers. This comprehensive five-map set combines current USGS maps with authentic late-1800s mining maps, allowing you to compare today's landscape with Idaho's historic goldfields, mining districts, and gem-producing regions.
Covering the entire state, these detailed maps identify gold, silver, and dozens of gem and mineral occurrences, making them an outstanding planning resource for prospecting trips, rockhounding adventures, and historical research. Each map folds compactly for easy transport and unfolds into a large, easy-to-read field reference.
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Features
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Five double-sided fold-out maps
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Combines modern USGS maps with historic mining maps
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Covers the entire state of Idaho
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Shows historic gold and silver mining districts
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Identifies gem, mineral, and fossil collecting locations
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Includes early mining district, railroad, and townsite maps
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Compact folded size for field use
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Large, easy-to-read unfolded maps
Benefits
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Compare Idaho's historic mining regions with today's landscape
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Locate productive gold-bearing areas and historic mining districts
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Discover gemstone, mineral, and fossil collecting sites
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Research early mining camps and transportation routes
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Plan prospecting and metal detecting trips more effectively
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Gain a deeper appreciation for Idaho's rich mining history
Map Collection Includes
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Map 1: Northern Idaho Gold & Gems / Regional Mineral Districts
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Map 2: Southwest Idaho Gold & Gems / Regional Mineral Districts
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Map 3: Southeast Idaho Gold & Gems / Regional Mineral Districts
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Map 4: Historic 1895 Mining Districts / 1883 Early Town Sites
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Map 5: 1891 Mineral Deposits / 1899 Early Towns & Railroads
The maps identify locations for gold, silver, agate, garnet, opal, jasper, quartz, petrified wood, topaz, tourmaline, thunder eggs, zeolite, corundum, beryl, and many other gemstones and minerals found throughout Idaho.
Recommended Accessories
Complete your Idaho prospecting library with:
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Gold Panner's Guide to Idaho by Tom T.H. Bohmker
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Idaho Minerals by Lanny R. Ream
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Idaho's Historic Trails: From Lewis & Clark to Railroads
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Gold Panning the Pacific Northwest
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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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Handheld GPS
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Field Notebook
Specifications
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Title: Idaho Gold & Gems: Then & Now
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Format: Five Double-Sided Fold-Out Maps
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Coverage: Entire State of Idaho
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Folded Size: Approximately 6.5" × 9.5"
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Unfolded Size: Approximately 17.5" × 23" per map
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Includes: Historic & Modern Maps
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Language: English
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ISBN: 9780965755818
What's Included
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Five double-sided Idaho Gold & Gems maps
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Historic mining district maps
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Early town and railroad maps
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Regional mineral district reference maps
Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?
At High Plains Prospectors, we know successful prospecting begins with quality research. Idaho Gold & Gems: Then & Now gives you the historical perspective and modern mapping needed to locate productive gold districts, gemstone collecting areas, and historic mining regions across Idaho. Whether you're searching for placer gold, exploring abandoned mining camps, or building your prospecting library, this map collection is an invaluable field reference for discovering the Gem State's rich mining heritage.
Unique map series shows changes in gold & gem fields over the last 100 years in selected western states. Each map package includes current USGS maps of the state along with antique turn-of-the-century maps of the same areas for comparison.
