RealTalkAJ

I’ll be explaining why gold’s found in streams.

Why is gold found in streams?

There’s many spots across the United States where gold could be located.

It’s found in streams because it’s heavy and is often carried by the current.

When this happens it’s deposited in areas where the water current slows down.

It has a distinct look that’s incredibly easy to identify.

What makes gold heavy

It’s because of its high density according to BBC’s Science Focus.

What spots would you find gold?

Gold could be found in the most unlikely spots thanks to glacial drift but there are some predictable areas too.

It’s not a secret that you can find a majority of the gold in the west coast of the United States.

Specifically it’s found in California but you could also find it in spots like Arizona.

Here’s a few regions that attract most gold miners:

• Nome
• Fairbanks
• Interior

A couple areas that’s notorious for gold are the Lynx Creek and Lynx Lake.

You can look in a mountain river or stream. It’s those places and steambeds that make for the best places.

And another point about the river after going over shared stories from other miners they collectively agree it’s easiest near the surface.

One of the best indicators that gold’s nearby is if you find iron stains on the ground or even the rock known as Glosson.

Gold FAQs

What river always has gold?

I found out it’s the American River in California thanks to Smithsonian Magazine.

What does gold look like in a stream?

It looks like small nuggets or even a flakes mixed in with sand and gravel.