Top US states where you can find gold

A new report reveals the best states where Americans can find gold in the ground.

SD Bullion, a US-based billionaire trader, analyzed data from the US Geological Survey’s Mineral Resources Program.

The trading company looked for places around the country where gold ore was found or produced as a commodity.

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Chase Turner, the CEO of SD Bullion, in a press release said that the findings show where the chances of finding more gold are high.

“These regions, known for their good topography and historical mining success, stand out as prime locations for gold prospecting. The data provides valuable information about the distribution of gold deposits, highlighting key areas for prospectors and novice professionals alike,” said Turner.

Only 32 districts have been found to have gold ore or are currently producing gold.

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Below, see the five best regions to find gold, according to SD Bullion.

SD Bullion reports that 32 districts have been found to have existing or currently producing gold. (Stock)

The best regions to visit if you are looking for gold

1. California

The Golden State appears to be true to its name with 10,373 locations where gold has been found or produced. SD Bullion recorded 66.59 gold zones per 1,000 square miles.

In California, there is a three-day event at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in October called “Coloma Gold Rush Live” that allows visitors to explore a reconstruction of an 1850s tent city and tour a mining camp, according to the brochure. issued by El Dorado and the Visitor Guide.

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2. Washington

The smallest area in terms of land area located in the states that may have gold, SD Bullion has identified 2,271 locations where gold has been found or is being produced. Washington recorded 34.17 gold zones per 1,000 square miles.

3. Oregon

There are 31.41 gold locations per 1,000 square miles with 3,015 locations where gold has been discovered or is currently being produced, recorded across 95,988 square miles, according to SD Bullion.

4. Nevada

Known for its mining industry, Nevada has 30.91 gold properties per 1,000 square miles and 3,393 places where gold has been discovered or is currently being produced.

Fort Churchill State Historic Park in Lyon County, Nevada, hosts “Gold Fever” programs, which allow travelers to find their own gold and learn about the area’s mining history, according to carsonnow.org, a local newspaper based in Carson City. , Nevada.

The Golden State lives up to its name with 10,373 places where gold has been found or produced in California. (Oat_Phawat, inhauscreative)

5. Idaho

Idaho rounds out the top five, recording 28.44 gold spots per 1,000 square miles. With 2,350 locations where gold has been discovered or is currently being produced in an area of ​​82,643 square miles, according to SD Bullion.

“The mountainous region of the state has historically been rich in minerals, attracting explorers for centuries,” the report said.

Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Alaska and Utah make the list of 10 states where tourists can find gold.

“The data was first collected from the US Geological Survey’s Mineral Resources Data System. The data was then filtered to exclude non-US territories and US territories such as the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico,” the study’s methodology states.

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“The data was further filtered to include areas where gold was reported or where gold was produced as a commodity. Then, the amount of gold from it, prospects, and producer areas were combined for each province, giving the total number of gold-containing areas.”

“Finally, this number of areas is compared with the state area to find the total gold areas per 1000 square miles, on which the final rate is based.”

Fox News Digital has reached out to SD Bullion for comment.