Gold Prospectors in Pinos Altos New Mexico 1940

In Pinos Altos, New Mexico, two gold prospectors examine an ore specimen in a canyon, circa May to June 1940. Gold mining thrived in this area during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, driven by the discovery of gold in 1870. Pinos Altos became a significant mining town, contributing to the regions economic development and attracting many fortune seekers.

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