Placer Mining Collection

Oregon: Placer Mining in Southern Oregon (photo)
6012442 Oregon: Placer Mining in Southern Oregon (photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Placer Mining in Southern Oregon)

Placer Mining, Panning Out, from Gems of California Scenery
745228 Placer Mining, Panning Out, from Gems of California Scenery published by Lawrence and Houseworth, 1866 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Sketches near Leadville, Colorado (engraving)
1590417 Sketches near Leadville, Colorado (engraving) by Schonberg, Johann Nepomuk (1780-1863) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches near Leadville, Colorado)

CALIFORNIA: GOLD RUSH. Black and white gold miners prospecting in Spanish Flat, California, 1852

Placer Mining Scene Unknown Attributed Carleton Watkins
Placer Mining Scene; Unknown, Attributed to Carleton Watkins (American, 1829 - 1916); California, Placer, United States; about 1850s; Daguerreotype

RUSSIA: FORCED LABOR, c1885. Russian prison guards surrounding a placer mine in the Transbaikalia region of Siberia, where convicts sentenced to hard labor are working. Photographed c1885

SOUTH DAKOTA: MINING, 1889. Gold dust. Three men placer mining for gold in Rockerville, South Dakota. Photograph by John C.H. Grabill, 1889

COLORADO: MINING, 1877. Hydraulic placer mining in Russell Gulch, Colorado. Photograph, 1877

COLORADO: MINING, c1875. Placer mining in Borens Gulch, Colorado. Photograph by William Henry Jackson, c1875

ARIZONA: GOLD MINING, c1913. Placer mining at Lees Ferry on the Colorado River in northern Arizona, near the entrance to the Grand Canyon. Photographed c1913

GOLD MINING, c1866. Placer mining / panning out. Photograph by Lawrence & Houseworth
GOLD MINING, c1866. Placer mining/panning out. Photograph by Lawrence & Houseworth, c1866, at Tuolumne County, California

GOLD RUSH, 1889. Prospectors washing and panning gold at Rockerville, Dakota Territory, 1889

GOLD MINERS, 1889. Prospectors washing and panning for gold in Rockerville, Dakota Territory, 1889

GOLD RUSH: MAP. Map of the placer mining regions of California in the 1850s. Engraving, American, late 19th century

COLORADO: GOLD MINING, 1891. A group of men watching a placer miner panning for gold at Cripple Creek, Colorado. Photographed in 1891

COLORADO: MINERS, 1897. Miners of the Cottonwood Placer Company seated outside the entrance of a cave with an attached shed, identified as Ocean Grove, on the San Miguel River in Montrose County

CALIFORNIA: GOLD MINERS. Gold-washing in California. Miners panning and sluicing for gold in a stream in California. Wood engraving, late 19th century

CHINESE PROSPECTORS, c1851. Chinese immigrants working at placer mining in California during the Gold Rush. Stereograph, 1851

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH. Panning Gold, California. Watercolor by William McIlvain, c1849-1856

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1853. Washing Gold, Calaveras, California. Gouache painting by an unknown artist, 1853

CALIFORNIA: GOLD MINERS. Gold Washing in California. Miners panning for gold in a stream in California. Wood engraving, late 19th century

COLORADO: GOLD MINING, 1859. Gold prospectors mining for gold in Gregory Gulch, Central City, Colorado. Wood engraving, American, 1859

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH. Gold mining in the Mokelumne River, California. Line engraving, American, mid 19th century

GOLD MINERS AT WORK. Wood engraving after a drawing by Felix O. C. Darley (1822-1888)
GOLD MINERS AT WORK. Wood engraving after a drawing by Felix O.C. Darley (1822-1888)

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH. Miners washing their gold earth through the long tom - A scene near Sacramento, California. Wood engraving, American, 1862

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH. California miners working the long tom. Wood engraving, 1852

NEW ZEALAND: GOLD MINING. Discovery of gold near the source of the Kapanga stream, about 40 miles from Auckland, New Zealand. Wood engraving, English, 1853

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH. Flume, on the Shady Creek Canal. Wood engraving, 1860

NEVADA: GOLD MINING. Hydraulic mining, at French Corral, Nevada. Wood engraving, mid 19th century

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH. Placer mining during the California Gold Rush. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1849. Gold miners at work near their camp in the San Joaquin Valley, c1849. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, 1852. Miners prospecting for gold during the California Gold Rush. Wood engraving, 1852

CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH. Miners washing gold in California. Wood engraving, 19th century

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"Unearthing Treasures: A Glimpse into the World of Placer Mining" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of placer mining. From the rugged landscapes of Southern Oregon to the picturesque scenery of California, Colorado, South Dakota, Arizona, and even Russia, this photo collection takes you on a journey through various gold rush eras. In Oregon's Southern region, an intriguing snapshot captures placer miners diligently panning out for precious gems amidst breathtaking surroundings. Meanwhile, "Gems of California Scenery" showcases the artistry involved in extracting riches from nature's bounty. Transporting us to Leadville, Colorado is an enchanting engraving that depicts miners engrossed in their work near Sketches. The image serves as a testament to their unwavering determination and resilience during those arduous times. Venturing further westward brings us face-to-face with black and white gold prospectors who tirelessly scoured Spanish Flat during California's legendary Gold Rush. Their perseverance paid off as they unearthed countless treasures while shaping history itself. An unknown scene attributed to Carleton Watkins transports us across continents to Russia where we witness prison guards surrounding a placer mine. This haunting image sheds light on forced labor practices that were prevalent during that era. Back on American soil in Rockerville, South Dakota three men can be seen sifting through golden dust - a vivid depiction of hope and ambition driving them forward towards striking it rich. Colorado emerges once again as hydraulic placer mining takes center stage in Russell Gulch - a photograph capturing both the grandeur and environmental impact associated with such endeavors. Borens Gulch provides another glimpse into Colorado's mining legacy; its untamed beauty juxtaposed against man-made structures tells tales of human triumph over nature's challenges. Lees Ferry on the mighty Colorado River becomes our next destination as we witness placers being mined for gold in Arizona circa 1913.