Prospector Using Dry Washer in Pinos Altos New Mexico 1940

A prospector operates a dry washer, known as a papago, in Pinos Altos, New Mexico, during May to June 1940. The device uses a traditional indigenous technique to separate gold from dirt by utilizing bellows that expel loose material. Pinos Altos was known for its gold mining activities, contributing significantly to the regions economy.

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