MADERA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

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COUNTY:Madera County

STATE:California

Total gold production of Madera County through 1959 is calculated at 90,000 ounces. Along the Fresno, Chowchilla, and San Joaquin rivers, there were many dredging operations from discovery years until now for its placer gold content. Near the town of Coarsegold there are many area lode gold mines hidden back in oak covered hills. North of Coarsegold by 2 miles there are old mine dumps with gold showings. Northeast of Coarsegold by 5 miles there are area gold quartz mines, and on dumps gold showings. Near Hildreth area extending to Grub Gulch, there are quartz mines that contain lode gold. Near Raymond you will find the Mount Raymond district, The Star Mine produced gold with lead.

CHOWCHILLA RIVER

Chowchilla River is said to be rich in placer gold.

FISH CREEK

Fish Creek is located in the North Fork district, and it contains many area lode gold mines and placer operations.

FRESNO RIVER

Fresno River is said to contain placer gold.

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER

San Joaquin River is said to contain placer gold.