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GPAA Claims Maps 328 4
Started by spfrood@gmail.com
Am I just overlooking something or is the full claim info not shown on the website It would be nice to see the entire claim coordinates and the whole claim outline on the claim page... That way you could see the entire claim boundary on the google map.
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by David Gouge  27 Oct 2025 10:40 AM |
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Lode Claim markers within a GPAA Placer claim? 423 2
Started by family_man89@yahoo.com
Today I was out looking around the Soldier Boy and Double JJ claims near Prescott, AZ and I ran across some Lode Claim markers within the Double JJ claim. I'm a total newb about this prospecting stuff but I am a seasoned long distance Thru Hiker and know my away around a GPS so... Is this normal that a number of lode claims can sit within the boundaries of a placer
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by David Gouge 17 Oct 2025 03:35 PM |
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Prospecting in Nevada 264 0
Started by jesusismugen@yahoo.com
Hello my people. I was hoping someone would know of somewhere close to Las Vegas were I can go and prospect. I see some claims listed in the physical Mining Guide but no claims listed online. So does this mean there is no current claims in Nevada I'll be going to Arizona here soon but I'd like to have somewhere closer if possible. I don't need no secret spots, just a place where I can explore and use my metal detector and pan.
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07 Oct 2025 11:10 PM |
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High Divide LDMA property 29109 22
Started by worldavi@gate.net
I just noticed this property on the LDMA camp map. Does anyone have any information about it Is this a metal detector property or What is the closest town If anyone has additional information I would like to know more about it.
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by DONALD BEACHLER 06 Oct 2025 01:29 PM |
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Virginia 30191 2
Started by alaskaranger05@gmail.com
Is there a chapter in Virginia I know people prospect and find gold there, but I don't see a chapter listed. Just wondering if I missed it. Thanks.
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by BRIAN WILLIAMS 20 Sep 2025 02:58 PM |
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Lincoln National Forest New Mexico 29945 1
Started by rickeyboatright@yahoo.com
I am very new to finding gold. I have no areas within several hours of my location in Texas, but we take a church trip to the mountains of New Mexico every year. What am I allowed to do in the Lincoln National Forest, near Ryodosa. I know I can pan and metal detect, but can I run a non powered sluice, or anything else. I have about 6 weeks before we leave. Any help would be appreciated. I can't find any other info and the BLM and Forest Service will not return my emails.
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by Mike Costley 17 Aug 2025 11:39 AM |
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Alaska claims 28894 2
Started by cedwards105@aol.com
I came to Alaska intending to do some gold prospecting at the claims near Central. To minimize space, I tore the pages out of the mining guide that I needed with the claim information to take with me. Now I'm in Fairbanks and can't find the pages. The online property information doesn't appear to have the Central claims listed. What should I do Maybe someone could send me the coordinates
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by Charles Edwards 07 Aug 2025 08:20 PM |
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03 Aug 2025 09:14 PM |
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Do not throw out your cons, pack them out for further processing 36072 8
Started by crashcrain@gmail.com
I have been telling people for years they are throwing out their gold by panning the cons out in the river. The pan is the first process, the secondary may be a miller table, and the third might be a retort. I went down to my claim where I let another man dredge, but I instructed him to pan in a large tub and keep what he got. He relied on one of those gold wheel devices so all his cons were left in the tub, perfect for me. I got the cons out and processed them my own way and pulled out ...
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by Ken Morford 29 Jul 2025 01:38 PM |
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Gunnerson County,CO 29536 3
Started by b2144@msn.com
I am going out to Colorado first two weeks of July. I plan was going to be to check out some claims on BLM land to see if they would be worth getting. I did find a reseller of claims and paid what I feel was a good price for a claim. Its in Gunnison County and Spring Creek runs through it. In my research I haven't found anything saying its a bad location. I am happy finding one kicker per 5 gallon bucket of classified dirt, I don't have high expectations, I find panning relaxing and the gol...
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by Kevin Singel 13 Jul 2025 07:42 PM |
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Started by ravecolo@yahoo.com
My son and I are going out to Rye Patch in a couple of months. My question is this. Can someone tell me basically how far west of the reservoir we need to drive or hike to get to an area where we would have a fair chance of finding a couple of small nuggets. We have two machines a Fisher gold bug 2 and a MineLab Equinox 800 so they will find really small pieces but I would love a little direction please. Thanks, Ron
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by Leo Lorenz 29 Jun 2025 11:42 PM |
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Concern for future recreational gold mining 29945 3
Started by tellis.ellis17@gmail.com
Understood we can each strike out on our own and prospect. For over 20 years I have been member of GPAA . Back then the participation by chapter members kept everyone up to date on properties . If you look at the current topics brought forward most are DATED 2020 or before , that's not good . I have seen a struggle among various state chapters to increase membership numbers but for whatever reason participation had dwindled. Quite frankly it is up to the organization to implement new strategies ...
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by Steve Siegfried 10 Jun 2025 10:49 AM |
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Alabama Gold Camp 31242 9
Started by alaskaranger05@gmail.com
Howdy to all you prospectors, I have been to Alabama Gold Camp a few times and got just a tad of flour gold. I only spent a couple hours each time. Rented a high banker and also used a small sluice box another time. Little return. I'm sure did not stay long enough. Question is, how much time would anyone continue without much payout. As grandpa said when I was fishing and did not get a bite, 'Probably wasn't hold my mouth right.' A day, a week, thoughts Also, if I wanted to head to anothe...
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by Michael Ellis 21 May 2025 12:23 PM |
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Looking for Mining buddies, central valley california 31975 7
Started by zeroguy01@gmail.com
new to the gpaa but not new to mining, I live in Stockton and I regularly head up off the Mokulmne and consumnes rivers above Jackson and angels camp....im planning a trip to ROCK CREEK RICHES above Placerville on Sept 26th 2024, looking for some mining buddies to team up with, I have some basic equipment, pans shovels buckets, and I just got my first sluice box *still trying to learn the correct way to set it up' and I keep my clean up equipment at home. im hoping to hook up with someone...
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by Perry Neal 09 May 2025 05:38 PM |
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What GPAA/LDMA clubs near Knoxville, TN? 29788 1
Started by radmaniac@hotmail.com
Please email me meeting details on any GPAA/LDMA clubs near Knoxville, TN. Thanks! John Allred radmaniachotmail.com
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by Ed Buhain 24 Apr 2025 03:20 AM |
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Looking for 4 inch dredge hose 18842 0
Started by 695byoung@gmail.com
I’m in Missouri have a proline 4 once dredge. I am looking for something close by or won’t cost a ton to ship. Any ideas Thank you.
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22 Apr 2025 11:21 PM |
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LDMA Lifetime Membership For Sale 19111 0
Started by radmaniac@hotmail.com
FOR SALE : LIFETIME LDMA MEMBERSHIP, ONLY $1500.00 . Member number 0166356 Buyer must already have, or buy, GPAA membership, and pay LDMA transfer fee. Call : (865)567-0089 in Tennessee. Please leave message.
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18 Apr 2025 08:45 AM |
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New Mexico Chapter 37655 16
Started by scubajimwood@gmail.com
I am a newbie and planning a trip to New Mexico. I tried to contact the chapter member listed on this site, but was not able to get an email to him. The email listed did not work. It came back failed to deliver. Can a New Mexico Chapter member give me an email contact near Silver City NM. Thank you for your help.
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by ROBERT CANTU 25 Mar 2025 05:51 PM |
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navigation 29909 1
Started by davpray@msn.com
What's a good app or mapping GPS for navigating back roads and searching for claims,
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by Ernie Espinoza 06 Mar 2025 03:37 PM |
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What is the best place to buy pay dirt from 351949 204
Started by cowboybrj81@gmail.com
I was wondering if anyone has a preferred place to buy pay dirt to pan with where you will find good color. I ask because my 5 year old daughter has become bitten by the gold bug and I want to help 'cultivate' her understanding of the trade. I my self am green at it all but have a couple trips planned with family and friends to go on a couple GPAA claims. I want the pay dirt to make sure my daughter finds something. Just looking for any suggestions. Yes I know this ...
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by BRIAN WILLIAMS 22 Feb 2025 03:29 PM |