1940 Vintage Photograph of Gold Panning in Pinos Altos NM

A prospector engages in gold panning in Pinos Altos, New Mexico, in May 1940. Gold panning was a common practice during the mining boom of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this area, prospectors often found mica or mercury instead of gold, as substantial gold deposits were rare in the region.

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