TURQUOISE HUNTING in Nevada + VIDEO

Most relevant, we are fortunate enough to live in Turquoise Land. Consequently, turquoise forms in the Southwest United States, due to both our copper and dry, arid land. Most noteworthy, there are operating turquoise mines in the states of Colorado, Arizona, and Nevada.

Moreover, in the Summer 2013, we travel up through Kingman, Arizona to Goldfield, Nevada and continue to Tonapah, Nevada. In addition, Tonapah is an old mining town in central Nevada, originally full of Gold miners of the area.

Most importantly, our intentions are to hunt for turquoise in the Royston mining district. In addition, this is at the the invitation of famous turquoise mine claim owner Dean Otteson. Consequently, Dean takes us to three different mining claims, which he owns. In addition, we pick through tailing piles for beautiful blue and green Royston turquoise. Finally, these are pictures from our Summer 2013 trip. In addtion, at the bottom of this page is a video that we hope you enjoy!

Active Kingman turquoise mining operation, just Northwest of Kingman, Arizona. — Firstly, this is the Active Kingman turquoise mining operation, just Northwest of Kingman, Arizona. Most importantly, Kingman is the only turquoise mine in Arizona that is in operation.

Mining equipment still in-tact and surviving a century in Chloride, Arizona. — Secondly, here is mining equipment which is still in-tact. Amazingly, it is surviving for over a century in Chloride, Arizona.

Goldfield, Nevada is a tribute to the heyday of prospecting. — In this case, here is a photograph of Goldfield, Nevada. Indeed, Goldfield is a tribute to the heyday of prospecting.

Mine head frame stands over an old mine located in Mineral Park, Tonapah, Nevada — Also, here is a Mine head frame which stands sentinel over an old mine in Mineral Park, Tonapah, Nevada

The Royston Turquoise mining district is in the middle of the Nevada Desert. — Most noteworthy, The Royston Turquoise mining district is in the middle of the Nevada Desert. Consequently, I am the guy in the brown shirt in the middle of the photograph. Incidentally, I am raking the dirt and rocks towards me, with the hope of finding Royston Turquoise.

Dean Otteson, owner of multiple turquoise mining claims in the Royston mining district, picks away at a turquoise vein. — As can be seen, this is Dean Otteson (on left), owner of multiple turquoise mining claims in the Royston mining district. Likewise, Dean picks away at a turquoise vein at his mining claim. In summery, this activity can be exciting , while also being both risky and dangerous.

TURQUOISE LAND VIDEO

As you can see, Turquoise land can be quite desolate! Most notably, we take this video in the summertime in Nevada’s high desert. As is common, we experience a sand / wind storm. In conclusion, Can you imagine mining Nevada’s high desert in the winter in deep snow?

Nevada Prospector Real Photo Postcard — Nevada Prospector Real Photo Postcard

Hunting minerals in the 1930's — Hunting for minerals in the 1930’s. In this case, here is a real photo postcard

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