LIDAR and Mapping Historical Gold Mines

If you are interested in obtaining LIDAR maps for your area please visit my website here: theprospectinggeologist.com/
In this video I show how LIDAR can be used in correlation with old mining maps to make a modern map of old gold mines. The maps that can be created using this technique can increase your understanding of old gold mines tremendously as well as increase your potential of finding better gold around these old mines.
Please know that the two examples used in this video were used for academic purposes only and the property they currently lie on is all private. If you do not have permission to access DO NOT TRESPASS!!!
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[@roberthammond6942]

OK Matt, another informative enlightening and fun session. My name is Robert I worked as a Geologist for a number of years here in my area. Our forte was “Preliminary Soil investigation” for the development of transportation Corredor‘s and communities. Here in Southern California. My area was “field mapping,” “sample snatching,” and primarily and lots of “downhole login.” And then obviously all that information is passed on to the mappers. And engineers to decide how much of what had to be pulled out of where and what type of re-compaction, drainage, ect. I’ve only in recent time decided to pick this back up as a hobby this mineral exploration. And I’m having a great time trying to solve the riddle of gold. Fascinating study, a lot of crockpots out there, but I do value the expertise and the time spent somebody like yourself... i’m not sure where I’m going with all of this right now, I’m thinking about joining American mining rights. And spending this coming summer just kind of traveling around and seeing what I can see. I’m hoping to look in Colorado Wyoming and Montana first. Any suggestions?

[@onlocation3075]

You just teached me something I like a lot, thanks. Would love to learn more about map scouting

[@reesetownes2401]

Great work Matt!

[@paleogeology9554]

I have 26 claims here in AZ, I found all the mineral deposites by traditional prospecting and with drones. Ive had really geart results using super high def drone cams for mapping but hooking up a lidar system on one of them might really make life much easier finding deposites

[@theprospectinggeologist4347]

The problem is the expense of what a Lidar system for a drone cost. Especially when within 5 years or so I believe AZ and most states will have sun meter accuracy coverage available to the public for free. I will also say that Lidar is better suited to finding old workings then it is to locating a new virgin outcrop.

[@dallassams6427]

Another great video with great information.

[@theprospectinggeologist4347]

Thanks!

[@dennistate5953]

Thank you!

[@beccajo2175]

My sister works for a company that does lidar. It's extremely expensive but it works.

[@theprospectinggeologist4347]

Yes to hire a company and have them come and fly an area for you would be very expensive. Luckily many many areas have been flown and rendered at sub 1 meter accuracy by various state and federal agencies and made available to the public.

[@orsud1890]

Super la Californie ⛏👍

[@claudiaradonic7539]

My lidar overlay onto Google Earth Pro version comes out in shades of gray rather than brown like yours. Seems like yours is much clearer and easier to distinguish features.

[@theprospectinggeologist4347]

It can depend on the program you are using. saga gis does the colored type while QGIS does it in gray. Both are usefu. What program are you using ?

[@wadecartwright4277]

That's totally cool

[@rehmankhan3991]

Interesting

[@jordanshatswell4347]

Ever want someone to work with, let me know!

[@Mr_badjoke]

Wow bro! you'd be a bad friend to have 😂👍

[@theprospectinggeologist4347]

Haha yep. They all get to go on adventures to try and find old stuff in the woods lol.

[@Skr8drop305]

I own a property in Oroville, California and have gold on the land. Theres old mine shafts and also old mining equipment left behind from the 1800’s. I have very little knowledge on it but have panned some out of the creek. Is Lidar the best surveying method to find out how much gold is in the land?

[@theprospectinggeologist4347]

No. Lidar will not tell you anything about how much gold is left. Lidar just shows you the ground surface as if there were no vegetation. It’s great for figuring out the trends of veins that the old timers were working as well as finding old workings that are buried under thick vegetation. There is no particularly good way to determine how much gold is left on a property aside from lots of prospecting, drilling and other geologic boots on the ground work.

[@seancraven2361]

Great stuff, but your volume control is a bit sad.

[@theprospectinggeologist4347]

What was wrong with the volume. Everything sounded perfectly fine on my computer.

[@reconscout5994]

Any California Lidar available yet? Thanks again. Great video

[@theprospectinggeologist4347]

Yes much of the motherload region in Cali is covered. Go to my website and fill out the form in the custom overlay section. theprospectinggeologist.com

[@reconscout5994]

@@theprospectinggeologist4347 thanks! I will check it out.

[@reconscout5994]

I looked at the custom page on your website. What do the different colors mean on the map? (Blue, green, orange) also i was looking at the California motherlode area, is there a way to zoom in closer to see the available areas closer. I have a buddy that does relic detecting in the American river areas for old gold camps. He is very interested in the lidar data. I showed him some of your lidar videos and he is convinced that this would be helpful. I live up farther north in California near Redding ca. I am hoping someday thay there is lidar available for around my area. Thanks again

[@reconscout5994]

I also noticed on the map that there is a small green wedge of lidar data available for what appears to be in shasta county California where i live. It looks to be near 40.715878n 122.264786w. Can you confirm this? Thanks again

[@theprospectinggeologist4347]

I will take a look and get back to you. Go ahead and shoot me an email so we can trade info privately.

[@murtagon4460]

How to make this light lidar area... can you link some video?

[@theprospectinggeologist4347]

What are you looking for?

[@murtagon4460]

@@theprospectinggeologist4347 I need lidar vision for Bulgaria

[@theprospectinggeologist4347]

I’m mainly familiar with Lidar in the US. It will be difficult for me to find Lidar of Bulgaria since I don’t speak the language and I’ve found when looking for Lidar in other countries it’s usually only available to citizens of said country

[@ericpelletier3384]

does it apply in the Yukon canada

[@theprospectinggeologist4347]

Most of the Canadian lidar data sites don’t allow me to access the data possibly because I’m out of country. It’s been awhile since I tried But I will take a look.

[@ericpelletier3384]

@@theprospectinggeologist4347 ok thanks looking forward your updated answer

[@Thebald1]

Can I use my Android cell phone for the Lidar overlay

[@theprospectinggeologist4347]

Yes as long as you have google earth on it.

[@Thebald1]

@@theprospectinggeologist4347 Cool man.. Thank you again

[@dustybuttmining2730]

Anything for Arizona?

[@theprospectinggeologist4347]

Yes there is a little for AZ.

[@SECRETCREEKPROSPECTING1776]

Hello Time Machine lol 😅

[@autonomous_collective]

What State are you in?

[@theprospectinggeologist4347]

Currently in PA.

[@viajerosdelahistoria]

Hello 👋

[@theprospectinggeologist4347]

Thanks for watching!