West of Rye Patch Placer Mines
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Details: Search for gold here according to the Travel Channel's Treasure Wiki Nevada Page. It says: "Grade this location: A+ - This site has produced some valuable gold nuggets, and still produces gold for those who are willing to work hard. GPS coordinates: W 118.41856 N 40.62040 Handy to bring along: 1. A good metal detector 2. All the food and equipment you need - there are no supplies or stores. 3. Digging tools
GPS coordinates: W 118.41856 N 40.62040
Helpful notes to newcomers: Information and maps of the gold producing area can be found at the following website: http://nevada-outback-gems.com/prospecting_info/majuba_mtns.htm
Directions: Directions are also on the Travel Channel's Treasure Wiki Nevada Page. It says: "How to get there: Go north on Highway 80, past Lovelock to the Rye Patch exit. Go west, over the dam, outside the recreation area and head north for about 4 miles. Turn west and head up into the placer gold area. "
Again I had to guess at the location.
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GPS Coordinates (lat,long): ( 40°30'3.40"N, 118°21'27.04"W)
or (40.500944, -118.357511)
Google Map: (The GPS marker is intended to be approximate or best guess.)
Tags: West of Rye Patch Placer Mines gold nuggets
