2019.11.22 The Blue River district is isolated from the more abundant gold mines of Jackson and Josephine Counties. But despite its small size, the area
Read MoreThe Treadwell Gold Prospect is located near Blue River, Oregon, within the Blue River Mining District, which is now encompassed by the Willamette National Forest. The prospect has undergone preliminary development activities
Read MoreOregon's Blue River Mining District includes 322 nearby claims—14 active and 308 closed—and 29 nearby mines—1 occurrence, 15 prospects, and 13 producers.
Read MoreThe area was first settled in the late 19th century by the Sparks family. Gold was discovered in the Blue River area in 1863, but by 1912, most gold mining activity had ended. The ore was low grade and the local stamp mills have not operated in many years. Records show, however, that the Lucky Boy Mine had extracted more than $1 million from the Blue River Mining District during the brief gold rush. Samuel Sparks and his sons laid out the town of Blue River in 1900 as part of 320 ac
Read MoreMost of the gold has come from veins in the Bohemia and Blue River districts. Total recorded gold production of Lane County from 1880 through 1959 was slightly more than 46,000
Read More2023.5.13 Blue Sky Gold Mining. Blue Sky Gold Mining offers guided gold panning tours in Oregon and Washington, allowing participants to prospect for gold in various locations throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Read More2024.10.22 Burnt River. Burnt River flows through eastern Oregon, stretching 98 miles from the Blue Mountains to the Snake River. The river’s path through mineral-rich landscapes
Read More2015.7.7 Big, shiny nuggets first turned up in and around Josephine Creek and on the Illinois, Applegate and Rogue rivers, including near the town of Gold Beach on the Coast. Thousands of excited gold miners soon followed
Read More2023.5.3 Gold had been discovered in the McKenzie River and its tributary, the Blue River, in either 1860 or 1862. Miners had discovered gold-bearing quartz ledges in the upper reaches of the Blue River drainage, and mining operations began in about 1890. The Lucky Boy Mine turned out the largest amount of gold and silver.
Read More2018.1.28 Other large gold in quartz has been found in this area including a 9-pound chunk of gold in quartz! 3. Rapidan River . There are many creeks on the east side of the Blue Ridge Mountains that are good for gold panning.
Read More2024.8.5 Reserve LDMA - Burnt River Gold Mining Campground in Durkee, Oregon. Read reviews, amenities, activities, ... LDMA - Blue Bucket Gold Mining Campground Huntington, Oregon 4.4. Reviews 11. Photos 5.
Read MoreBring family and embark on a unique gold prospecting adventure at LDMA Burnt River Mining Camp in Eastern Oregon. From one day to the next, Burnt River offers breathtaking views of nature's finest. Beyond just the allure of gold, there are other perks waiting to be explored.
Read MoreMost of the gold has come from veins in the Bohemia and Blue River districts. Total recorded gold production of Lane County from 1880 through 1959 was slightly more than 46,000 ounces. Considering that mining began in 1858, it seems reasonable to assume that at least 50,000 ounces of gold was produced.
Read MoreIdaho Gold Mining’s claims along the Bruneau River fall into the Jarbidge Mining District area. ... In 1908 or 1909, a man by the name of David Bourne found a very rich gold deposit near the Jarbidge River. Gold miners flooded the region, looking for a piece of the wealth.
Read More2024.5.5 Aska Mining Company is located on the Toccoa River in Blue Ridge and offers gold panning, gem mining, river floats (Toccoa River tubing), a gift shop, and a café. The veteran-owned business provides a 10% discount for active and retired veterans, law enforcement officers, and first responders. Phone: +1 (706) 258-4854
Read More2016.12.22 There were thousands of placer miners working along the Burnt River during the height of the gold rush. 12. Sparta . Sparta was a small mining community near the Powder River in Eastern Oregon. Gold was found near Sparta Butte and some of the drainages that flow into Eagle Creek, but water was limited.
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Read More2023.5.13 Blue Sky Gold Mining offers guided gold panning tours in Oregon and Washington, allowing participants to prospect for gold in various locations throughout the Pacific Northwest. Led by experienced gold miner Rob Goreham, these tours teach participants the basics of gold panning and more advanced prospecting techniques such as metal detecting
Read More2023.6.8 The river is also home to several gold mines, including the famous Crisson Gold Mine, where you can learn about the history of gold mining and try your luck at panning for gold. One popular spot for gold prospecting
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Read MoreMoon River has completed a Preliminary Economic Assessment to further de-risk the Davidson Deposit and determine the economic potential of the deposit. The Company recently acquired 25% of the Endako Mine, which is a primary, surface molybdenum mine located near Fraser Lake, 161 kilometres northwest of Prince George, British Columbia.
Read More2016.11.9 6. Powder River . The Powder River is yet another gold bearing river in Oregon, starting in the Blue Mountains above Sumpter, downstream through Baker City, and eventually entering the Snake River on Brownlee Reservoir.. The upper reaches of the Powder River were mined with several bucket line dredges for many years, and miles of dredge
Read MoreNot only does nearly the entire Burnt River contain gold, but the majority of the small tributaries that feed into it also contain some decent gold. There are mines all over this country. In fact, some of the smaller tributaries are actually richer than the river itself, and there is a lot of good ground in this part of Eastern Oregon that remains unclaimed and open to casual prospecting.
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Read MoreMining. GOLD MINE FREIGHT c.1907. LUCKY BOY MINE c.1910. Agriculture. SMEED’S HOP KILN c.1920s. ... the gold rush came to Oregon with the Lucky Boy ... 1,000 ounces of lead, and putting the town of Blue River, Oregon, on the map. More Panels In Blue River. GOLD MINE FREIGHT c.1907. LUCKY BOY MINE c.1910. 1920’s BLUE RIVER. BLUE RIVER ...
Read MoreLet’s look at some of the most common places in a river where gold tends to concentrate! Along inside bends Gold along inside bend. As a river twists and turns, the gold tends to deposit along the inside bends, especially on the far end side of the turn. This is mainly due to two reasons.
Read More2023.3.16 Washington state has a rich history of gold mining dating back to the late 1800s. ... and gold prospecting. The gold in the Skagit River is typically fine and flaky, with small flakes and nuggets scattered throughout the riverbed. ... and participants can keep any gold they find. Blue Sky Outfitters.
Read MoreYUBA ANCIENT RIVER OF GOLD. This ancient river of gold is by far the largest of the Tertiary rivers of the Sierra Nevada of California. It will be seen on Big Ten’s California Gold Map 5 that the Tertiary Yubu runs through or into the counties of
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