That whole area was an abandoned community / commune that fell apart years ago. There are some remnants buildings still left standing, Im sure you have seen. There is another abandoned commune up on garnet mountain not to far from there up in the hills east of pierce ferry road. Closer to Gold Basin near the Temple bar back road and greggs hideout road there is a really old miners cabin tucked against the side of hill in great condition...
Rob, and Scott
Those are some very nice finds.... congrats on your finds. Have you had to dig deep to get to where nugget was ( heavy equipment?) Or just pick and shovel? The sandy area is pretty wet looking...
Congrats...
Dave
Good to hear it was a fun time Rob....
Would be cool if Minelab would release info/ code so other companies like Coiltek, ect could make an aftermarket coil for the 7000. Is the new gold detector Minelab Monster going to be a VLF do you think?
Thanks,
Dave
Tortuga,
Franconia has both meteorites, and I have seen some big gold pulled out of there also.... I believe a forum member here has found a nice multi ouncer nugget in the Franconia area... get out there and get some
Dave.