Gold Placer Mining in Virginia City California December 1940

Placer mining for gold takes place in Old Virginia City, Placer County, California. This vintage image from December 1940 showcases the mining techniques and labor methods used during this time. It is part of the FSA/OWI Collection, providing a glimpse into the historical practices of gold extraction in early 20th-century America.

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