Gold Mining in Placer County California December 1940

Miners extract gold from riverbeds in Placer County, California. In December 1940, this scene showcases placer mining techniques used during the gold rush era. Miners utilized simple tools to sift through sediment, significantly impacting Californias economy and contributing to the states rich mining history.

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