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Description: Highlights: Content: “It’s gold!”, a cry that was responsible for the development of many desolate areas of Oregon that were later to become ghosts of the past. This collection of maps should prove valuable as a field guide. These maps have been all been reproduced from authentic documents on file in various archival collections. Great care has been taken when transferring the information to more recent maps of better quality. This collection will enable the reader to locate sites where known deposits were reported as well as much current information. Mining of placer gold began in southwestern Oregon in 1850 and in northeastern Oregon in 1862. Gold was the primary reason for the settlement of these two regions. Between 1850 and 1965, gold production was roughly 5.8 million fine ounces and silver was 5.4 million ounces. 60% of this reported production occurred prior to 1900. Geologically distinct segments of mineralized regions are well displayed by the shaded areas