Why This Location is the Best Place to Find Placer Gold !

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Best video we have ever made on the area. We had so much fun out in Virginia City and the surrounding hills. As you all know we love going there all the time and have seen so much History and heard so many stories. If you have a story about the Virgini City area, we would love to hear it and don't forget to smash that like button....smash it HARD !

[@EnergyTRE]

smashed it real hard 😂😂. thanks for the great content jeff. looks like you had a blast friend. hope your recovery is swift.

[@_TONY_Az]

I agree professor great job.leila best camera work, brave lady, hard work, but what a wonderful team effort. I appreciate all you both do P.S. SORRY I BROKE THE LIKE BUTTON SMASHED IT TO HARD

[@williamcastillo36]

You could see the joy in your expressions while exploring. It was awesome!!!

[@breckfreeride]

Real hard... Hulk smash hard

[@kimbrosappliance5311]

Hello Jeff it looks like one of the best videos you've done in that area love the train ride love that locomotive feeling chugging down the rail would have been nice to see the bucket of blood Saloon in the old Cemetery there in town keep up the great work can't wait for the next video.

[@percydovetonsils11362]

Jeff, I hope you're healing well. Three weeks will go by quickly after your surgery. Prayers going your way. Take care!

[@Patrick-yh5yd]

Did the minors in the 1800,s make enough money to make it all worthwhile?

[@Jcdaking81]

@@Patrick-yh5ydnot all im sure alot went bust but alot also hit it rich big time watch some off the vids u see what they throw away as it was worthless to them

[@kensmith8832]

Years ago, I started digging into the methods used to smelt iron before the Civil War. I found a whole bunch of people and artists that didn't know what they were talking about. Then I found a picture showing the old blast furnace with a wooden building built on top where they would feed the furnace below. The fuel was charcoal and the mix was limestone, clay, and iron ore. Each would be placed in the furnace in layers. There was a water mill/bellows attached to one side to push air in. So much was lost when people moved to modern tech and forgot to document the old methods. I feel sorry for anyone that wants to move back to old technology!

[@AaronKnowlton-r4r]

I have looked at the historical reports on mining. Seems like every 48 feet of a shaft caused some poor miner his life. Most reports say usually from rock fall. Brave men who definitely helped build this great country to what it is today. Awesome video Jeff!

[@formallyknownasj.a.2074]

I loved the scream at end of the rock drop. @38:27…Very cool.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Lol

[@beforethunder4987]

Wow, top notch all the way! Love the history and often makes me think of my Grandpa. A WWI Veteran that did demolition for the Army. He continued that trade craft his entire life in the mines of TN. A quiet man of few words but wise and jolly. Wish I could have known him more. He lived to be 91 so all that is left is memories of history.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks for sharing that

[@Famo59]

Eureka Yeee Haaa.. This video presentation is definitely worth watching and being on television 📺 Jeff and Lila. Your drone footage has taken your videos to the next level.. So much editing time spent on producing a video that needs all the accolades it deserves.. I hope all your Subscribers appreciate the huge effort that you and Lila have put into making this video.. Glad you are recovering from your Appendix surgery.. Cheers Tony.Famo59..🍻👍⛏️

[@Askjeffwilliams]

TONY !!!!! Thanks my brother ...... really appreciate that ..... Lila is taking great care of me ....thanks again and cheers mate

[@larrywulf2211]

Get well quickly, Jeff! The gold is waiting for you just to find it! God bless you and your wife!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks 👍

[@charlesaragon4255]

Jeff you know that was built know that stuckture was not build by any machines we had at that time

[@ChuckinOhio]

Jeff, such a sad story about the Yellow jacket mine tragedy. You and your wife did a great job honoring their losses. Thank you.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

always our pleasure

[@horseducks]

Looks like your healing good, Jeff. Don't overdue it. I purchased a 40 acre claim in Plumas County in early March and then contracted frozen shoulder on both sides in late March. Had to retire...couldn't work. Three months later with alot of painful home therapy I'm about 70%. I'll be heading to the claim in 3 weeks. I won't be 100%, but I'll be good enough to get some shiny in the sluice! Thanks for all the inspiration!

[@flakesinyershoe8137]

Once again, the Williams crew knocked it out of the park. Thanks for entertaining us and keeping the old memories alive.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

You bet

[@mikesherman8590]

I'm 64 in az and u got me started and there is gold and silver everywhere THANKS JEF COME ON LETS GOOOOOO

[@exploringwithJim]

Such a quality video. Everyone needs to visit Virginia City at least once.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks Jim....exactly

[@randomshizz7556]

Jeff you are quirky, charismatic and intelligent, you are what’s left of the old school miners! But, your not old! Keep doing what your doing, love watching!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks....will do

[@smokeyandspikeproductions]

Entertainment at it's finest, thank you Jeff.

[@RexSkittles]

Today is a good day! My two favorite prospecting channels released videos today! MBMMLLC and Jeff Williams!! I can’t wait for you and Jason to do another video soon! Praying for a smooth and speedy recovery Jeff!

[@davidpatriot1082]

you and your wife always do great work on your videos but wow, this video had excellent editing and cinematography well done.

[@robertcribb3859]

Jeff another fantastic history lesson beautiful scenery the amazing things that happened in our country and not very many people don't know about. I hope your feeling better but not doing jumping jacks yet, thanks again

[@GnGExplorations]

Thanks for the tip on Gold Hill Hotel! I'm trying to explore for gold AND ghosts! Speaking of ghosts. @38:27 when you dropped the rock... is there a faint scream?!?!? Thanks again for the great content Jeff!

[@theeddorian]

I have recorded quite a few hard rock mines and mill sites in California, mainly on the west slope, I never saw the intense use of quarried stone masonry for the mill sites and head frames you show. Thanks for that. The cover built by BLM probably achieves two key goals. One is that it preserves the shaft, which is historically important. The other is that it preserves the shaft as a roosting area for bats, which are considered important biologically.

[@meanoldbonbon2405]

GLAD YOU BACK ON YOUR FEET AND OUT LOOKING FOR THE OLD GOLD AND FINDING SOMETHING SHINY...

[@robertreynolds2421]

You are a real American piece of work Mr. Jeff! A man after my own red-blooded western, freedom loving self. Love your work, adventures, mining, and historical videos. God bless you and your family. Hope you are on a fast track mend!!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Wow, thank you

[@I.Live4oldcars.prospecting]

Awesome video Jeff. I loved everything you showed. Wow those shafts are deep. It was interesting learning and watching. I hope you are doing good after your operation. Stay safe and healthy buddy .

[@richardwarnock2789]

You got me laughing at that Chuckle!!!; )😂😅

[@longuecarbine]

I really enjoyed this video and others about the Comstock Lode. What I enjoyed most was watching how you and Lila interact with each other. I noticed how you make sure she is comfortable and yet she seems to be right there backing you in your endeavors. You make a great team! Glad to hear you are doing better.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thank you so much!

[@skyetaylor2200]

Awesome new video ! Thanks for keeping the dream alive even when you don’t feel your best

[@mattbyrne1822]

Great historical and educational video 👍keep up the great work You and Honeybunch are the best.

[@tj6193]

Fantastic storytelling! I love it when you run into fans on your adventures. 💯✌🏾🇯🇲🇺🇸

[@charlesglandon7840]

Thanks for the history of this area and explaining what everything does out there one of your best videos, keep them coming. I hope you are healing up and feeling better.

[@allansgoldmining]

Amazing video, Jeff !! Love the scenes around Gold Canyon and them drone shots too ! Very sad about the Yellow Jacket tragedy. Just shows how dangerous mining can be. Yep, there's still plenty gold up there. BTW, did you stop by to visit Chris Ralph ? Thanks for the adventure ! Hope you're getting better....

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks my Brother , I hear you ....very tragic about that and so many stories and rumors about it too.... no we didn't have time ..was trying to get ahold of Comstock Mining to get into the Harris Portal ...it connects to the older workings... thanks

[@jackoboyle2833]

Geewhiz, Jeff, you sure do make some fantastic videos. Sometimes I watch them over and over again. And, they even have a groovy soundtrack! I love the old steam locomotive from this one. Interesting stuff to look at, learning about the mines and mining and of course, a history lesson about that tragic mining disaster. All presented in your own inimitable style, of course!

[@enzomoya1689]

What a great adventure! Get well quick Jeff!

[@stargift44]

Jeff and Lila--Probably your most professional video to date.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@legacyXplore]

Jeff you have always been great but your taking it to a new level and it’s not unnoticed! I’m positive it’s a lot of hard work and time. Thanks. If you ever want to go treasure hunt on some of extremely good cache leads let me know :). Would be an honor and I have spent two years putting together the absolute best cache leads sourced from old newspapers with stories 100% lost to history. The first test they have to pass is there can’t be even the slightest mention of the situation on the internet. Even with that there are hundreds that are shockingly good and to run a detector over these places is a dream come true.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks , really appreciate that and love the offer ......just might have to take you up on that one

[@legacyXplore]

@@Askjeffwilliams yes sir!

[@jph8266]

I hope you’re feeling better! I know it’s not easy! Great video, thanks

[@johnglasgow4176]

Excellent Jeff never knew that about the stamp Mills with the blocks learning a lot excellent entertainment nice scenery you always deliver Jeff thanks for the video now back to the video

[@justachipn3039]

Man... your History Videos are 100% *EPIC* !!! I enjoy them most of all out here... nobody does it better !!! Thx Jeff 🌵🌵💀💀👍👍🌵🌵

[@Askjeffwilliams]

I appreciate that!

[@cohensgoldntreasures]

46min video! Wootwoot!! We hope you’re recovering, Jeff! Hope it was done laparoscopically? The turnaround/recovery time is much quicker vs. manual. Plus, less scaring

[@stilesthissell]

Great history, sad about the lives lost, love the drone videos

[@maryglo1]

Got me all teared-up.

[@mikewinings4120]

Thank you so much for telling the whole story of such a tremendous tragedy,you really brighten the the whole experience of the great mining towns,can't wait to go to Arizona to meet you and attempt to gain some of your knowledge, I am a mere mortal at the foot of knowledge supreme😮

[@Askjeffwilliams]

You are so welcome, thank you

[@jayarnett4157]

Another well done video. Thanks Jeff and Lila. TYVM (Hope your recovery is going well, take it easy)

[@calebfast8088]

Yet another awesome video, love the long form stuff! Hope you're healing well. :)

[@BrianMiller-ci5bp]

Awesome video Jeff love history I look for gold all the time here in Colorado just west of Denver. No luck yet but still going. Hope you healing up nicely.

[@sfbfriend]

Hey Jeff sure hope you are feeling better since your surgery. I love the history of these old mines, especially around the Virginia City area. I have been working on family history for several decades and there were some from my past that did do some mining or prospecting, mostly prospecting though. Had an Uncle from the 1850's went out on a wagon train and diverted to the California Gold Fields, according to family history he did very well. He was heading back to Iowa and took a ship out of San Francisco to go around the horn. The last correspondence was from the Panama area, he disappeared and was never heard from. Love these stories you share, the sound of the steam engines huge pistons pulsating can still give me goosebumps. Thanks..

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks and that pretty cool story , thanks for sharing that

[@maryglo1]

Wonder what happened to your uncle. Big mystery!

[@1noryb]

diggin the historical context! Ive been in the area briefly, had no idea of the rich extents. 😎

[@nelsonminingandabandonedplaces]

Awesome video Jeff and i love the old pictures the history and the things you showed. I especially love the story you told about the miners and as Underground coal miner it touched my soul. I am deep underground everyday and we are 100 percent dependant on each other our lives depend on each other. And i also explore underground mines from the 1800s as a way to tell there stories.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks 👍

[@Glenn-em3hv]

That train is a work of art and a national treasure! I wish we still got around like that!

[@Nvchicky]

I am 5th generation of Nevada born and raised in Carson City. I have never seen a better presentation of the area and the mines. Thank you Sir it truly was a fantastic video.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks and really appreciate that

[@jasond6770]

Wow! Nice work Jeff! All the work you put into this video is mind boggling! So much history packed into it. History was so boring when i was younger, now it is so relevant. Thanks for putting this together.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JacobsBrand]

Hope you get better soon! Great info! Thanks for taking the time to post this during your recovery!

[@dezertraider]

JUMPING JEFF WILLIAMS,YOU BEST HAVE SHOT THIS BEFORE YOUR SURGERY...STAY AWESOME YOU TWO,YOU BRING JOY TO MANY..

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yes this was shot one week before surgery

[@williamcastillo36]

Already a premium member, been following for awhile now. Glad to see you're healing up nicely. One of these days i will get out that way to explore some of these places for myself. Thank you for everything you do to bring us this content & for another awesome video, Inspirational content for sure !!!!!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks for your support William and get ready for all the Gold and Silver that is up for grabs... and a Drone too ....yes I am thanks...... appreciate that

[@C.Wilson-ci9dd]

The enigma,the legend,the mining man himself...would've been an honor to sit through your classes and be mezmorized by your story telling Professor Williams 👏💯👏

[@WingItWithEthan]

That underground mining is a bit too risky for my blood! Great video Jeff, as always.

[@thedesertartist]

i see lots of those separate layers with the large boulders and stuff,.. around quartzsite and up into havasu area, road cuts are the best, much love jeff, when you get into quartzsite, i still have that titanium mine, that has rhodium and palladium in it as well as 2.5% silver in the raw ore

[@thedesertartist]

you might even like the leather trench/duster coats i make

[@wireman4029]

Those old timers were a different breed. Love the history and geology lessons, Jeff.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks 👍

[@davidpatriot1082]

hope youre healing well and have the pain under control. I was lucky enough to have my appendix out before they got crazy with not giving people pain meds I couldnt imagine going through that surgery without pain meds

[@Phoenix_Enterprises]

Great history Jeff. Sad some would destroy irreplacable parts of it for souviniers or a few pounds of metal. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

[@CristianMittasch-ri9sg]

I smash the like button real hard. You are the man for the masterplan

[@theyarehere8919]

YO! Jeff. Hey Jeff. I ran all the way out here to find you. Thank goodness I did. Wait a second while I catch my breath. .....Ok. that's better. Dude, there's some guy at your house that looks JUST LIKE YOU. He says he's recovering from some kind of operation. And your lovely wife is falling for it. Man you have to get back there ASAP.

[@donaldperson948]

These are beautifully preserved! I love it! Wish I could wake up in the morning and see this every day!

[@jjdjj5392]

Thankyou jeff and lilla for all of your hard work filming all of this for us to watch and learn!!

[@nerdwerx2292]

Hope the recovery is going well.Shout out to your camara person! 💪🏽

[@BullProspecting]

Be sure not to over due it bro!! We all would rather you get better then risk your health for a video.. You sir are a inspiration to many! You been my Gold Hero for many years!! Get some rest and i hope you feel better super fast so you can get back to living the dream in comfort!🙏 God Bless you & may the Good Lord help you find the Mother Load!🙏🏆🙏

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks you two, really appreciate that

[@WheelieShinyGold]

I prefer the lost basin 😅😅😅

[@darrenbooker8144]

Absolutely fantastic story and video. I'm a huge fan of the show deadwood, they talk about the commstock, and the tradedy there, and that George Hurst was a tyrant. He was the main villain in the show, once he cottoned on to the Black Hiils, sth Dakota. I'm Aussie so i don't know what's embellishments, nether the less it's a great show. Cheers Jeff👌👌

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks ....cheers mate

[@sterling557]

The gold rush town in show DEADWOOD is a Hollywood western film set town called Melody Ranch that was started by the cowboy actor singer Gene Autrey. The town is in North Los Angeles county in Placerita Canyon, which coincidentally was the site of one of the first gold rushes in California, (before the Sutter's Mill San Francisco gold rush). The film set and surrounding hills became a western backdrop for Westerns made by Autry, & Republic Pictures, where John Wayne movies were made. They still make westerns there.

[@bryanking7157]

Another entertaining and very educational video Jeff, keep up the good work!

[@billhann9054]

Wishing you rapid healing and recovery. Enjoy all your videos. Keep Em Comin!

[@C.Wilson-ci9dd]

The man,the legend,the master👏... would've been an honor to sit through your classes and learn from you back in the day Professor Williams 🤝

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@2hacksbuilding82]

I'm glad to see your channel growing, Jeff. Your enthusiasm is helping people get out of their houses and into the wonders of nature. Thanks for the knowledge man

[@Askjeffwilliams]

always our pleasure ....thats what we love to hear

[@Jennifermcintyre]

Awesome video!!! You and your wife are a great team and bring so much enthusiasm and passion to bringing history alive! I’ve visited so many old mines in the Owens valley and I’m always curious about what things are.. your videos answer so many questions!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks so much!

[@markfrommichigan659]

Great video to the point it makes me envious that I live in Michigan... Some gold in the Upper, bu nothing worth getting excited about...and too far to drive... :( Keep up the great work and get better soon!!!!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks 👍

[@goldenrocketowner8649]

Man sometimes I witsh I was over in usa So i could come out with you What a adventure U could give! So much wisdom in one man all love from denmark!

[@lotharschiese8559]

Love hearing the Chuga Chaga and the steam whistle! There is a video on KZbin of a steam powered snow blower clearing track working up the grade.

[@yakaronielyak8299]

"We're sitting on top of the main SHAFT" Jeff Williams

[@foyboy03]

Professor Williams at his best.

[@PortsmouthCherokee]

He is literally giving a master class on panning yall it couldnt be any more simple

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@ceengel3597]

I’m from South Africa and both my Grandfathers worked underground in the gold mines in South Africa. Jeff why did the gold mines come to a halt like this in USA? Why is nobody continuing to work these mines? This video about the history of mining is totally amazing and you’re a wealth of information on mining and geology and I’ve learned so much wat Hong and thinking about both my Grandfathers which brings back so many memories and Jeff you’re real hungry for gold like nobody I’ve seen before!! With an amazing Lu great attitude! Thankyou for these videos!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

order L-208 .....after the War there were less men to work the mines and labor cost were to high ...the US bought its Gold overseas ....cheaper for them.... really glad you liked the vid .... always our pleasure my brother

[@lignow9762]

Good to see you out and about. Well done history lesson Thanks.

[@GilgoldProspecting]

Greetings Jeff .. Gilgold Prospecting San Antonio Tx where every day is a Gold'n Day.. AMAZING.. Prospecting going on 50yrs now. Still learning from the old gisser's thanks Jeff for the lessons!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

you betcha

[@mikebrintnall]

This is your best video so far!!! Great music selection!! You are healed!!

[@NVAU2020]

If i wasnt star struck i would have asked you some questions that only you could answer!! It was so cool to finally meet the legend! Look forward to meeting you again! The King of Gold Creek, Kyle Bowers.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks Kyle, was a lot of fun meeting you and hope you find the Monster Nuggets out there

[@richardholte1859]

I have said it before, OUTSTANDING JEFF!!!! WOW.

[@lindawashington2022]

All I can say is Wow! Thank you for the history and Education!

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

[@timandrews1613]

Good to see, your doctor gave you a clearance to get back into it

[@user-kx6gg1xq3z]

Dayton is so pretty right now with the hills being so green from the recent storms

[@analytics8055]

Another great video.. like the new soundtracks, Americana and the moving tribute to the Yellow Jacket disaster..

[@tinadelwiche416]

Glad your out and about again. Your blessed to have Lila as a wife. Best of health and wealth to u both. I commend you both for having such a dedicated and prosperous channel. Jeff you can he’ll your full head off or until blue but people if that nature don’t care about history or the little pleasures in life. They just want to destroy other peoples property. But it sours me too.😊 Thank u for another educational video. Slim too of course.😊oh yeah . All aboard.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

yes I am Tina....thank you

[@tinadelwiche416]

@@Askjeffwilliams your both welcome

[@markthomas4083]

God bless the unfortunate miners that perished in the horrific fires. The heroes that put their lives on the line represent true heroes.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

exactly

[@Chowda1351]

Thank you for being an educator on the workings of the the Earth ie.....Gold..silver..minerals...blessings

[@kimbra1132]

Great video and bring on the Gold. Prayers for your quick healing. Love u brother, take care. Hi Lila.

[@BiggestKev1960]

G'Day Jeff, WOW I just finished watching all of your video. Super awesome coverage of the history of old Gold mines, this is by far your best work👍 Take a bow, sonny Jim. I'm recommending your video for an Oscar nomination. Thanks for sharing, Cheers Kev.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Glad you enjoyed it Kev

[@raytruesdell7873]

Very cool stuff

[@diamondpeakproductions]

Jeff, I had a wifey-type…twice, and I called both “sweetie “. I feel your love for your wife in your videos better now- #foundtheSOURCE! #mrsLwilliams

[@azau79]

Good drone skills there bud!

[@Askjeffwilliams]

Thanks 👍

[@CaptainObvious71]

Funny you look for the yellow gold and I look for the black gold in west Texas. Can't say this enough I love this channel.

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks

[@originaljazzgirl]

WOW!!!!!!!!!! This was Just Tremendous!!!! I think this could win an award, you could beat out famous documentary filmmakers. Your enthusiasm (and humor of course!) is infectious, like the biker guy said, you get people interested in things they otherwise would not know about or be interested in. From the subject knowledge and excellent narration to the drone footage to the soundtrack, it's just fantastic and you should be so proud. BTW all my pets know "Come on...lez goooo" means time to be fed! :-) Thanks again

[@Askjeffwilliams]

thanks , really appreciate that hahhahaha I know...right

[@Ataraxia_Atom]

This is my backyard, i live in reno and have family all over carson and dayton. Really interesting

[@robzampino1430]

I heard that screaming also as the rock went down, but Jeff didn't react to it, so I felt ehhh maybe I'm just hearing things. Time to send in the Ghost Adventures crew!

[@JasonTHutchinson]

I heard screaming too, and then I saw the paramedic.

[@jimmysails994]

Ah, Virginia City. I was wondering when you would get around talking about the Yellow Jacket mine. Well done my friend, well done. ❤