Northern California Gold & Gems Maps: Then and Now

Historic & Modern Prospecting Maps for Northern California Gold, Gems & Mining Districts

Northern California Gold & Gems Maps: Then and Now is an outstanding reference for gold prospectors, metal detectorists, rockhounds, and outdoor explorers. This unique collection combines modern USGS topographic maps with historic mining maps from the California Gold Rush era, allowing you to compare today's landscape with the rich mining history of Northern California.

The package includes five double-sided maps covering Northern California from just south of Santa Cruz north to the Oregon border and east to the Nevada state line. Historic maps highlight more than a century of reported gold occurrences, mining districts, and gem locations, making this collection an invaluable planning tool for both research and field exploration.

Perfect For

• Gold prospectors

• Metal detectorists

• Rockhounds

• Gem hunters

• Ghost town explorers

• Mining history enthusiasts

• Outdoor adventurers

• Geology students

• Treasure hunters

• Campers and hikers

• Historical researchers

• California travelers

Features

• Five double-sided fold-out maps

• Combines historic and modern map data

• Modern USGS reference maps

• Historic Gold Rush-era mining maps

• Covers Northern California from south of Santa Cruz to the Oregon border

• Includes the Mother Lode Mineral Belt and major mining districts

• Identifies gold, silver, gems, minerals, and fossil locations

• Fold-out maps for convenient field use

Benefits

• Compare historic mining districts with today's terrain

• Research productive gold-bearing regions before heading into the field

• Locate historic mining camps and mineral districts

• Discover gem and mineral collecting areas

• Plan prospecting and metal detecting trips with greater confidence

• Learn Northern California's rich mining history while exploring

Map Collection Includes

• Northwest Northern California Gold & Gems Map

• Northeast Northern California Gold & Gems Map

• Southwest Northern California Gold & Gems Map

• Southeast Northern California Gold & Gems Map

• Mother Lode Mineral Belt & Historic Mining Districts Reference Map

Historic reference maps also include information on early gold regions, mineral districts, and important mining areas dating back to California's Gold Rush.

Recommended Accessories

Complete your Northern California prospecting kit with:

• Fists Full of Gold by Chris Ralph

• Gold Panning Kit

• Gold Classifier Screens

• Snuffer Bottle

• Gold Collection Vials

• Prospecting Pick

• Crevice Tools

• Handheld GPS

• Handheld Magnifier or Jeweler's Loupe

• Field Notebook

Specifications

• Title: Northern California Gold & Gems Maps: Then and Now

• Format: Five Double-Sided Fold-Out Maps

• Coverage: Northern California

• Includes Historic & Modern Maps

• Folded Size: Approximately 6.5" × 9"

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

• Language: English

• Suitable for Field or Reference Use

What's Included

• Five double-sided Northern California Gold & Gems maps featuring historic mining information and modern USGS reference maps.

Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?

At High Plains Prospectors, we know that successful prospecting starts long before you reach the creek or trail. Northern California Gold & Gems Maps: Then and Now gives you the historical perspective and modern mapping needed to research productive areas, locate historic mining districts, and better understand one of America's richest gold-producing regions. Whether you're planning your next detecting trip, searching for placer gold, or exploring California's mining heritage, this map collection is an essential addition to your prospecting library.

This collection of 5 double sided historical mining maps will help you plan your next prospecting trip.

Then And Now Maps are a 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.

Package contains 5 maps measuring 17.5" x 23" unfolded, printed on both sides and reproduced from authentic documents on file from resources such as National Archives, State Libraries and Geological & Mineral Reports. Maps show 100 years of reported gold occurrences along with gem deposits. 

• Folds to 6.5" x 9"
• Unfolded size - 17.5" x 23"