What you get
Every gold record in the USGS Mineral Resources Data System, filterable by producer, past producer and prospect.
Tap a creek. We trace the channel, read its elevation profile and pin slope breaks, inside bends and junctions where gold drops out.
Geologic maps, USGS fault lines, 1-meter LiDAR hillshade, old mine workings and Nevada drill projects.
Active BLM mining claims and land management layers, so you know where you can legally prospect.
USGS Topo, OpenTopoMap, Esri imagery, Sentinel-2 and optional Google layers.
Plot gold finds, pan samples and rock samples with GPS and export them to CSV.
Lay your phone in your sluice: a built-in level and angle gauge set the perfect drop, about an inch per foot.
A fun take on the old rods: GPS, compass and USGS gold records swing them toward the richest ground nearby.
Pricing
Free for 6 days. You won’t be charged until the trial ends, and you can cancel anytime. Optional add-ons: River Gold Tracker +$5/month and AI Dowsing Rod +$3/month, both free on the first day of your trial.
Questions
Where can I find gold near me?
Search your town or county in GoldScout™, filter to gold, and look for past producers. Then run the River Gold Tracker on creeks that drain them and check land status before you go.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Every plan starts with a 6-day free trial. Cancel before it ends and you pay nothing.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. GoldScout™ runs in the browser on iPhone, Android, tablets and computers. No download needed.
Where does the mine data come from?
The U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS), plus USGS, BLM and state geological survey map services.