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Marshall Gold Discovery SHP, Coloma CA
Gold ground Documented siteLegal to collect
What you could find
Reported finds from this ground.
GoldPhotos via Wikimedia Commons: BLM Alaska (Public domain).
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Why this spot
Where the 1848 California gold rush began; the state historic park allows recreational panning in the South Fork American River.
Commercial fee-dig locality.
Before you go
Hazards noted for this site.
Working dig site
follow the operator's rulesWatch footing and sun.
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