Western Gem Hunter’s Atlas

Like gold, gemstone is where you find it. For every ounce of quality material there are many tons of common rock. A rockhound could spend a lifetime of fruitless searching without leads to show the way, so that is the purpose of the Gem Atlas. Over a period of years we have noted and compiled every gem location made known to us. many of the localiti4es shown on these maps have been publicized before and some have been worked over quite thoroughly. However, most new finds are made in the same general areas. We just have to search a little further or dig a little deeper. This little Atlas cannot pretend to replace the wealth of material contained in the mineral magazines and gem trail books. The serious rock collector will want to supplement with detailed information. On the last page of this Atlas is a list of recommended books which will not only help you find the rocks, but assist in identification and lapidary work.