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Welllllll, the Gold usually comes from upstream somewhere. Small particle sizes can move hundreds of miles in water, and maybe a thousand miles by glacier. Bigger gold can work it's way down to bedrock, or an impermeable clay layer, that can vary in depth from nothing, to hundreds of feet. Many a good book has been written on the subject. You will find more there , then anyone here will write. Ask Jeff Williams has a bunch of good videos, I hope you like Ham.
Panning is only for exploration. Bigger equipment means you can run more yardage, a key to getting any quantity. Watch Gold Rush.
Look up geological reports for your area. They will be able to tell what the norm for the area is.
Mining is hard work, as you've probably guessed by now. The likely hood of striking it rich, is probably thousands to one. You never know when God may smile upon you though.
Nobody can tell you where to look, except maybe Superman. The next best thing is a metal detector. They only work on courser Gold, around 1/8" in size, 1/4 gram or so. Don't buy one if the area is known for fine Au only.
Good luck, and have fun.
Panning is only for exploration. Bigger equipment means you can run more yardage, a key to getting any quantity. Watch Gold Rush.
Look up geological reports for your area. They will be able to tell what the norm for the area is.
Mining is hard work, as you've probably guessed by now. The likely hood of striking it rich, is probably thousands to one. You never know when God may smile upon you though.
Nobody can tell you where to look, except maybe Superman. The next best thing is a metal detector. They only work on courser Gold, around 1/8" in size, 1/4 gram or so. Don't buy one if the area is known for fine Au only.
Good luck, and have fun.