Nevada Gold & Gems: Then & Now
Historic & Modern Prospecting Maps for Nevada's Gold, Silver, Gems & Mining Districts
Explore the legendary mining regions of the Silver State with Nevada Gold & Gems: Then & Now, a unique collection of historical and modern maps created for gold prospectors, metal detectorists, rockhounds, and outdoor enthusiasts. This comprehensive five-map set combines modern USGS maps with authentic historic mining maps, allowing you to compare today's landscape with Nevada's rich gold, silver, and gemstone history.
Covering the entire state, these detailed fold-out maps identify historic gold and silver mining districts, placer deposits, gemstone localities, and more than 47 different minerals. Whether you're researching historic mining camps, planning a prospecting trip, or searching for new rockhounding destinations, this map collection is an invaluable field reference.
Perfect For
Features
-
Five double-sided fold-out maps
-
Covers the entire state of Nevada
-
Combines modern USGS maps with historic mining maps
-
Shows historic gold and silver mining districts
-
Identifies over 47 gemstones, minerals, and fossil locations
-
Includes historic placer district maps
-
Early town and mining history reference maps
-
Compact folded format for easy field use
Benefits
-
Compare historic mining districts with today's terrain
-
Locate productive gold-bearing regions and placer deposits
-
Discover gemstone and mineral collecting areas
-
Research historic mining camps and early settlements
-
Plan prospecting and metal detecting trips with confidence
-
Learn Nevada's rich mining history while exploring
Map Collection Includes
-
Map 1: Northwest Nevada Gold & Gems / 1866 Mineral Deposits
-
Map 2: Northeast Nevada Gold & Gems / Historical Information
-
Map 3: Southwest Nevada Gold & Gems / Northern Nevada (1882)
-
Map 4: Southeast Nevada Gold & Gems / Southern Nevada (1882)
-
Map 5: Nevada Placer Districts (1936) / Early Towns (1900)
The maps identify locations for gold, silver, agate, Apache tears, azurite, beryl, chrysocolla, fire opal, garnet, geodes, jasper, malachite, obsidian, onyx, opal, petrified wood, pyrite, quartz, rhodochrosite, turquoise, variscite, wonderstone, wulfenite, zircon, and dozens of other minerals found throughout Nevada.
Recommended Accessories
Complete your Nevada prospecting library with:
-
Where to Find Gold & Gems in Nevada by James Klein
-
Nevada Lost Mines & Buried Treasures by Douglas McDonald
-
Rockhounding Nevada
-
Fists Full of Gold by Chris Ralph
-
Garrett Gold Panning Kit
-
1849 Gold Pan – Made in the USA
-
Gold Classifier Screens
-
Gold Collection Vials
-
Handheld GPS
-
Field Notebook
Specifications
-
Title: Nevada Gold & Gems: Then & Now
-
Format: Five Double-Sided Fold-Out Maps
-
Coverage: Entire State of Nevada
-
Includes: Historic & Modern Maps
-
Folded Size: Approximately 6.3" × 9.5"
-
Unfolded Size: Approximately 16" × 21" per map
-
Publication Year: 2003
-
ISBN: 9780972044134
-
Language: English
What's Included
-
Five double-sided Nevada Gold & Gems maps
-
Historic mining district maps
-
Placer district reference maps
-
Early town and historical mining maps
Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?
At High Plains Prospectors, we know successful prospecting begins with quality research. Nevada Gold & Gems: Then & Now gives you the historical perspective and modern mapping needed to locate Nevada's famous gold districts, placer deposits, gemstone collecting areas, and historic mining regions. Whether you're searching for gold in the desert, collecting colorful minerals, or exploring the state's legendary mining camps, this map collection is an essential addition to your prospecting library.
THEN AND NOW SERIES.
These five, double sided maps capture Nevada' rich mineral deposits and mining history. One side depicts current gold and gem locations in Nevada, and the reverse shows historic locations for comparison. Modern USGS maps of Nevada serve as the underlay to locations of 47 different minerals from actinolite to azurite to beryl to fire opal, onyx, topaz and zircon, and of course gold, silver and many many more!
