Gold Panning in Pinos Altos New Mexico 1940

A pan filled with tiny particles of gold appears in this vintage image from May to June 1940. Pinos Altos, New Mexico, was a significant gold mining site during the 19th century. Gold panning became a common practice as prospectors sought fortune. By the early 1900s, the area played a key role in the states mining history.

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