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This is the kind of site that many prospectors only dream of discovering - a place rich with gold potential, hidden from the casual searcher. Here's what we've found:

The Location:
In the middle of nowhere, there's a significant dig site just above me, with Maya sitting amidst the tailings below. On the other side, another dig, all part of this invisible spot that doesn't show up on topo maps or aerial photography.

The Ore:
Examining the ore here, you can see why this place was worked. The material looks promising, extending right up into the dig we're about to explore. As we ascend the tailings pile, the fragments become smaller and more granular, suggesting perhaps some crushing was done. It wasn't a large operation, but the effort was focused.

The Host Rock:
The host rock here is beautiful, showing signs of mineralization with hints of quartz, which miners in the past would have chased. For some reason, they decided to move on, but not before leaving behind what could be gold-bearing tailings.

Historical Techniques vs. Modern Technology:
Back then, without metal detectors, miners would manually inspect and discard rocks if they didn't visually contain gold or were not heavy enough. This is where modern metal detectors shine, allowing us to find what was once left behind. The old-timers were methodical but limited by their technology.

Tailings and Set-Aside Piles:
Sitting on these tailings it's clear they were selective about what they processed. Tailings are often just waste rock, but they can hide gold treasures because miners would only look at the surface. Sometimes, the set-aside piles are where the real gold lies, left for reasons we might never fully understand.

The Mystery of Mining History:
This site is like a puzzle, each piece revealing more about the past. It's not logged in any major database, making it one of thousands, possibly hundreds of thousands, of similar spots worldwide where small-time miners once worked and then moved on, leaving potential gold for those with today's technology.

The Call to Explore:
This experience shows the value of getting out, hiking, and exploring. You might just stumble upon a site like this, where the promise of "extraordinary gold" awaits. It's about loving the adventure, piecing together history, and using modern tools to uncover what was once deemed valueless.