Bob777 Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hello Rob & Others,,,How large is the Bradshaw Mountain area for prospecting? Any where can I get alot of information for the Bradshaw. You do detect their don't you? And Rob between a 16" and 18" Round Mono Goldstalkers, what is the difference, between them. Are their any other ares outside the Bradshaw Mountains can you detect? Other Mountain areas? Thank-You for your information...Bob777...Planning on moving... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whats4supper Posted January 18, 2009 Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 you can prospect on any federal land; private land with permission from the property owner. the challenge is to identify areas that produce(d) placer gold and jewelry rock, and target the washes below and around such deposits.Your stockpile should include:adequate topo maps such as the delorme/benchmark publications, as well as local 7.5 minute topos. there are cds available that have everything, though for best results, you should have access to a plotter for printouts. office copy stores offer this service provided you provide a workable file cd.Go the the BLM office that serves your area, sometimes Forest service offices, and try to buy a land use map that will delineate (sic?) land ownership and stewardship, as well as open trails, roads, wilderness areas, hot springs, old mines and mining districts, and sometimes, mineral commodity facts and features. the latter can also be obtained at a prospecting shop, or from the state bureau of mines where you plan to work. while at the BLM, get a brochure about filing your own mining claim, should you find an area with potential or promise.You could also check out nevada nugget hunters free forum, under historic tidbits to read about some teasers and finds of the past, then rock and roll over to the area and start searching. old miners were thorough, but missed a few nicks and treasure pieces.take along a gps to make a landmark note of places you found the goods, so you can get back. DO NOT rely on memory!get off the beaten track and look around where not much foot traffic 'signs' are apparent.if you make a find, post the pics, but keep your little place your own secret. If you open your trap, be prepared to find a parking lot full of trucks and quads next time out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted January 18, 2009 Admin Report Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hello Bob, Whatsforsupper gave some great suggestions and tips. The Bradshaw Mountain Range is very large. The Southern end is towards Lake Pleasant and runs all the North to Prescott. The East end is like Black Canyon City and all the way West to Kirkland Junction. Hundreds of miles of country, some easy to access, while other parts require hiking or horseback. The Bradshaw Mountains are riddled with Gold, Silver and Copper mines throught the entire range. Many clubs have claims throughout the Bradshaw's such as the GPAA, Roadrunner's Prospecting Club, Arizona Propectors Assoc. (APA) & WSPA. As for the Round Coiltek Goldstalkers, the 18-inch round will get more depth over the 16-inch round. Basically the bigger round will get more coverage per swing and better depth on larger gold nuggets. The 16-inch will be a bit more sensitive to smaller gold and get slightly less depth than the 18-inch. Both are great coils, but for the Bradshaw's I would suggest the 14-inch Goldstalker Elliptical since there are hundreds of small drainages. If the areas are a bit more open and you're looking for potentially bigger gold at depth, I would suggest the Rounds. Hope this helps a bit,Rob Allison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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