Mines of the American West - Orange County, California

By Ivan Herring

Orange County is the twenty-sixth book in a series of books on Mines of the American West and the sixth on counties in California. This book contains over 160 entries covering mines, historic mining companies and associated lore in Orange County. The books are intended for the use of small miners, "rockhounds", metal-detector enthusiasts, hikers, campers, off-roaders and others. Modern GPS coordinates have been associated with most records to allow the reader to do a little "prospecting from their computer", using available on-line tools such as Google Earth. In this book most of the locations have been reviewed using Google Earth, especially when attempting to locate the mine through the use of the coordinates. This allows the locations of the coordinate points to be visibly identified; and, in many cases the best ways to access them. Where I have been able to find a reference as to the "location accuracy" of the coordinates, I have included it. Mapping tools, like Google Earth, allow the reader to pursue their interests and review locations when the weather is bad or they only have limited blocks of time. It also will allow the reader to maximize their use of time when they can physically visit the areas, after getting permission of the Owners, when necessary. Also, as a benefit to physical site visitors, many of the mines have been grouped by Mining District, where such existed.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1520700539
• ISBN13: 9781520700533
• Release Date: February 2017
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.1" x 8.5"