mcgator Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 While in Nebraska during the winter and couldn't go out digg'n, I was always doing research and finding places to go detecting. And in AZ since its to hot to go out, I do the same at times. For those who like doing research, see if you can find this spot. I've already found it and know where its at. The image is from a survey journal in 1899. Give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisski Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Does look like a 5 acre mill site. I seem to remember 20 acres being approximately 1220 X 600, so looks about 1/3 that size for a 5 acre mill claim. Also looks like the edges are traced out with a compass the old fashion way. Brings back memories. Prior to worldwide satellite imagery readily being available, I used to do surveys like this. Not for mines though. When I have more time this weekend, I will try to find out exactly where it is. Are you sure you don't want to make a vague poem where it could be located anywhere and get rid of the X on the treasure map? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgator Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 And near LSD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisski Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 If you say it's on the LSD, I think I've been there twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugget108 Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 30 minutes ago, chrisski said: Does look like a 5 acre mill site. I seem to remember 20 acres being approximately 1220 X 600, so looks about 1/3 that size for a 5 acre mill claim. Also looks like the edges are traced out with a compass the old fashion way. Brings back memories. Prior to worldwide satellite imagery readily being available, I used to do surveys like this. Not for mines though. When I have more time this weekend, I will try to find out exactly where it is. Are you sure you don't want to make a vague poem where it could be located anywhere and get rid of the X on the treasure map? 660'x1320' is the common 20 acre claim.😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgator Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 1 hour ago, chrisski said: If you say it's on the LSD, I think I've been there twice. Down the road from LSD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgator Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 The survey notes talk about marking stones. So when it gets cooler I'll take a wonder and try to locate some of these old markers. I've found several before and they are neat to find. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 (edited) Morgan City? Found it on Google Earth, nevermind. Edited August 9, 2018 by Edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisski Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Believe Cottonwood creek feeds into the Aqua Fria Just south of the GIllette Ghost town by Black Canyon City. Still going off memory, so my location could be as far off or more far off than my 20 acre claim dimensions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgator Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 1 hour ago, chrisski said: Believe Cottonwood creek feeds into the Aqua Fria Just south of the GIllette Ghost town by Black Canyon City. Still going off memory, so my location could be as far off or more far off than my 20 acre claim dimensions. Could be. But this Cottonwood Creek was renamed later on but not sure when. This mill site is within 5 miles of Jackass Flats. There is a clue in the notes though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Another Hint - a road most locals have traveled goes right through the millsite. Or you could search for the Mineral Survey number on the Land Matters Arizona Mining Claims map. Search under "Land Status - Special Surveys" and the map will zoom to the millsite. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgator Posted August 9, 2018 Author Share Posted August 9, 2018 45 minutes ago, clay said: Another Hint - a road most locals have traveled goes right through the millsite. Or you could search for the Mineral Survey number on the Land Matters Arizona Mining Claims map. Search under "Land Status - Special Surveys" and the map will zoom to the millsite. There you go Clay!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Hey Look at the handwriting....do any of you have handwriting that perfect...just sayin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 28 minutes ago, fishing8046 said: Hey Look at the handwriting....do any of you have handwriting that perfect...just sayin In today's age hand writing isn't important, no one hardly ever writes by hand much anymore.....hand writing had to be legiable back in those days, it was mostly the only way to relay information and it had to be precise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wet/dry washer Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Au Seeker said: In today's age hand writing isn't important, no one hardly ever writes by hand much anymore.....hand writing had to be legiable back in those days, it was mostly the only way to relay information and it had to be precise! Other than this forum, do all my writing by hand, red ink without any corporate capital letters. No response by a certain date they are liable for any loss, fraud. In the pass three months have recovered money from the VA that they deducted from my SS check. By president-ryder estate seal with right thumb print. Now will go after some bigger fish, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 43 minutes ago, wet/dry washer said: do all my writing by hand, red ink without any corporate capital letters. No response by a certain date they are liable for any loss, fraud. What in the hell are you talking about!!? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wet/dry washer Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 All machine written letters are artificial or fictitious. Red ink writing by hand with out corporate dead capital letters, red is life and can not be artificial or fictitious. Simple and effective, truth is simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 14 hours ago, wet/dry washer said: All machine written letters are artificial or fictitious. Red ink writing by hand with out corporate dead capital letters, red is life and can not be artificial or fictitious. Simple and effective, truth is simple. Boy , I`m sure glad you cleared that up.....I was really confused for a minute 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisski Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Gotta admit I'm stumped. I found within 5 miles of JA flats four areas with special surveys that were oriented SW to NE, but when I zoomed in on the imagery, it was a bust. One of them on Clay's link was highlighted Green, but did not match the map. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgator Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 12 minutes ago, chrisski said: Gotta admit I'm stumped. I found within 5 miles of JA flats four areas with special surveys that were oriented SW to NE, but when I zoomed in on the imagery, it was a bust. One of them on Clay's link was highlighted Green, but did not match the map. Find the USLM 1345. Its still on topo maps. Hence the number of the survey and the Location Monument. Also Cottonwood Creek is named differently now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisski Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I found it thanks to the hints. Had always thought the 1345 meant elevation. Never knew there was a numbering system. Found no evidence of the wagon trail or the buildings on the survey from google maps. Had been within 2 miles of that looking at a claim. A lot of open, unclaimed land in the section I was in, but found no gold detecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgator Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 49 minutes ago, chrisski said: I found it thanks to the hints. Had always thought the 1345 meant elevation. Never knew there was a numbering system. Found no evidence of the wagon trail or the buildings on the survey from google maps. Had been within 2 miles of that looking at a claim. A lot of open, unclaimed land in the section I was in, but found no gold detecting. Very Cool! Glad you found it. Those uslm are usually in reference to a survey. Alaska is a bit different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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