Jul 3, 2025 · Discover the hidden secrets of gold mining in Wyoming's abandoned sites. Uncover history, adventure, and untapped treasures.

Oct 12, 2017 · WSL stores, maintains and makes accessible the digitized versions of 20,472 maps, plans, project reports, photographs and miscellaneous reports detailing Wyoming’s abandoned mines.

Oct 6, 2023 · JACKSON, Wyo. — The fall brings gold to Jackson Hole, despite the fact that prospectors in the 1800s were unable to find much gold themselves. Prospector’s Mountain was named to …

Wyoming has 331,597 mining claims on public land listed in The Diggings™. Of these claims, 8.57% are active while 86.98% are now closed. Sweetwater, Converse, and Fremont are the most active …

This 30-square-mile area was a focal point for the discovery of gold in 1842 and the resultant 1867 gold rush that settled this part of Wyoming. By 1868, about 1,500 people lived in the District towns of …

All mine locations were obtained from the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. The locations and other information in this database have not been verified for accuracy.

Jan 29, 2024 · Wyoming simply did not experience anywhere near the level of hard rock mining—primarily gold, silver and copper—as the Rocky Mountain states that surround it.

Apr 17, 2024 · A new report shows tens of thousands of abandoned mines dot the U.S., including parts of the Mountain West. Experts say these sites pose pollution threats due to being in areas that are at …

Oct 4, 2024 · The video is very interesting and provides a walk-through time regarding the Wyoming site and how the mine provided jobs and valuable natural resources for many generations.

Recent gold exploration activity in Wyoming has emphasized both historic mining districts as well as newer discoveries. Wyoming gold districts are included within the principal metal districts and …