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GOLD SEARCHERS OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

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Welcome to our collection of LINKS.

We can't provide all the links that the Web has to offer. But, we are attempting to touch upon those that can help us in our effort to find and collect GOLD. Some of those listed here have given direct support to our past and present club activities but, do not have active websites. Please patronize those firms that have supported us.

Clubs and Organizations in support of prospecting and mining issues

Gold Prospectors of The Rockies	Denver based non-profit, family oriented, gold prospecting club.
Havasu Gold Seekers	Prospecting club based in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
Rocky Mountain Prospectors & Treasure Hunters	Learn about their club and outings in the Rockies.
Gold Prospectors Association of America	Nationwide prospecting club and publisher of Gold Prospector Magazine.
International California Mining Journal	In depth coverage of prospecting and mining issues.
Desert Gold Diggers	Prospecting club in Tucson Arizona
West End Prospectors	A California club with wet and dry claims.
Mohave Prospectors	MPA has a new site up and running. This LINK has been recently updated so do the same on your Favorites list.

Geology, Mining and other Sciences

Chemistry for Prospectors	Dealing with black sand.
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology	Nevada mining and geologic information.
Arizona Geological Survey	Arizona mining and geologic information.
McCaw School of Mines	Introduction to mining for elementary school students.
Links for Mineralogists	Links to mineral databases, see: Mineral & Ore Deposits; Meteorites.

Maps, GPS, Photos and Satellite Imagery

TOPOZONE	Interactive USGS Topo maps you can print out.
Maps 101	Reading, Interpreting and Navigating with topo maps.
USGS Aerial Photos	Learn about the national aerial photo survey program.
Satellite Images	View the earth from satellite cameras.
California Gold	Database for mining, prospecting and metal detecting areas.
Aerial Photos	See aerial photos of Las Vegas and Hoover dam.
Using a GPS Receiver	Randy & Kelly's GPS & Map Links
Using a GPS Receiver	Info at MapTools.com

Prospecting Equipment and Supplies

Desert Outfitters	Sales and rental of prospecting, camping and desert survival gear in Las Vegas.
Hahn's World of Surplus	Prospecting, camping, survival and military surplus goods.
Gold Maps	Let a pro help with your research on your next trip.

Other sites devoted to Gold Prospecting or useful information

Go Metal Detecting	Site for treasure hunters and metal detecting enthusiasts with many links to other sites.
Nuggethunting.Com	Arizona based site for beginning and experienced prospectors.
Weekend Gold Prospector	Metal Detecting / Gold Prospecting
Gold Miners Headquarters	International Recreational Gold Mining Directory
Prospectors Cache	Tom Ashworth's site for prospecting research
Smooth Stone Prospecting	Info on prospecting in Idaho
Meadview Weather	Forecast for Meadview, Az. / Lake Mead
Try dowsing	Link for dowsing information

New links to old mining equipment, nuggets and gold ore.

Equipment 1. www.rth.org/jtree/fi/0000027c.htm

2. www.rth.org/jtree/index30.html

3. www.rth.org/jtree/index31.html

Nuggets and Ore

1. http://www.timminsgoldminetour.com/

2. www.goldnrocks.net/

3. http://www.mines.unr.edu/museum/goldsilver.htm

4. www.rockwalkpark.com/htm3/tourgold.htm

5. www.mpm.edu/research/geology/gold_lore05.html

LINK'S For our Ghost Town Enthusiasts

Pioneer Territory Ghost towns and historic mining towns

Abandoned Ghost Towns of the West

Shawn Hall's Nevada Ghost Towns