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| TREASURE HUNTING IN WISCONSIN Add what you know about this area to create a handy guide for other treasure hunters. |
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| What this area is known for: 1. Lake Superior Agates 2. Fossils 3. Mineral Specimens 4. | Biggest finds in this area: 1.334,000 ounces of gold from Flambeau Mine 2. 3,300,000 ounces of silver - Flambeau Mine 3. |
| Local appraisers: 1. Name, contact info/website 2. 3. 4. | Local geocaching/treasure hunting clubs: 1. Club name, contact info 2. 3. 4. |
| Best time of year to go: | Other helpful resources: 1. 2. 3. |
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| THE BEST PLACES TO HUNT Regions can have multiple good spots to go — add details to build a complete guide. |
| Location #1: Flambeau mine General description: A copper mine in Ladysmith, Wisconsin where a varity of mineral specimens have ben collected including:CHALCOCITE, CUPRITE , ANKERITE , AZURITE, KOLBECKITE, SIDERITE. and others. | How to get there: The mine is located in in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. Ladysmith is on US HWY 8 east of Minneapolis. Currently the mine has been reclaimed and turned into a hiking trails. http://dnr.wi.gov/org/aw/wm/mining/metallic/flambeau/ |
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| Handy to bring along: 1. 2. 3. | Helpful notes to newcomers: Over the course of the mining operation, about 1.9 million tons of ore containing about 9.5% copper and 0.175 ounces of gold per ton were mined and shipped from the site. The mine produced approximately 181,000 tons of marketable copper, 334,000 ounces of gold, and 3,300,000 ounces of silver |
| Location #2: Big Bay State Park General description: The 1.5-mile beach is a great place to rock hunt for Lake Superior Agate, Jaspers and other colorful rocks. Big Bay State Park is on Madeline Island, the largest of Lake Superior's 22 Apostle Islands | How to get there: Ferry boats operate on regular schedules between Bayfield and La Pointe from April to December. County Highway H loops around Madeline Island from La Pointe. To get to Big Bay State Park, take Highway H counterclockwise (Middle Road) from La Pointe about 4 miles to Hagen Road and continue east on Hagen Road about 2 miles to the park entrance. For more information see: www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/bigbay/#beach |
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| Handy to bring along: 1. Rock bag 2. 3. | Helpful notes to newcomers: The best time to collect is after a storm that washes new material on shore. |
| Location #3: Middle Ordovician Fossils General description:. Middle Ordovician fossils are found in abundance and with variety on this very long road cut. | How to get there: On US 61 about two or three miles south of Fennimore is a cut cut that is an excellent fossil site. |
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| Handy to bring along: 1. Small hand tools 2. Rock hammer 3. Rock bag | Helpful notes to newcomers: Park in a safe location - not on the shoulder. |
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| Hickoryone | New to site..... | 8 | May 5 2009, 10:35 PM EDT by Rockhound5555 | ||
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Thread started: May 4 2009, 9:52 PM EDT
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Hello rockhounds and Treasure Hunters....I am new to this site and thought I'd come in and see if there are others from Northeastern Wisconsin and to say "Hello" to all. I have around 5 acres of property with a gravel pit located on this land....it keeps me busy. Thus far I've found garnets, a real nice sized Geode with amethyst in it, and lots of things I'm unaware of what they are thus far. I read alot on minerals and gems and I think I often "over read" and then get confused when I look in the pan with my loop. I hear there are diamonds around here, placer gold, garnets, rubies, sapphire, opal, fresh water pearl. I enjoy the relaxation it provides and reading about it is fun too. Any members from Wisconsin who are interested in sharing their finds, discussing the possibilities, etc., I will welcome. Again, "Hello to all"!
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| chrystalross | Treasure in Wisconsin? | 0 | Feb 26 2008, 3:31 PM EST by chrystalross | ||
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Hello, I am new here and wanted to jump right into the discussion:} I live in northern wisconsin and know there are a lot of gold and diamonds here due to exon wanting to mine them...with no luck. Are there any areas that a person is able to go in and dig that you know of?
hugs and ty, chrystal |
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