1940 Gold Panning in Pinos Altos New Mexico

A prospector engages in gold panning in Pinos Altos, New Mexico, during the summer of 1940. This area experienced a gold rush in the 19th century, attracting many miners hoping to strike it rich. The light objects in the pan are likely mica or mercury, often found alongside gold, rather than actual gold.

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