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Prospecting in South Dakota

What is on the map, and where the stories are

On the map for South Dakota

LayerWhat it shows
Documented goldUSGS mineral records, old workings and placer ground
Claims & land statusBLM mining claims and who manages the surface
WaterLive USGS gauges and the months each creek runs lowest
Fossil groundPublished localities, colour-coded by whether you may collect
Legends3 mapped for South Dakota

The legends of South Dakota

Before you dig

A marker is a public record, not permission. Check ownership, active claims and the local rules first — the map shows all three.

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