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PO Box 1593, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901

Fellow prospectors;  
 
Here we are and the season is nearly upon
Many have contributed to the research, but inside
special mention is due to the following
us, and am I glad, as cabin fever has set
individuals for their contribution such as the President’s Letter cont.! 2
in. Let me out of here! Contacts! 2
recent filing of claims on behalf of our
  March Calendar! 3
organization. 
There is good news, and then there is good
news. There have been some serious   Classification of Gold! 4
sacrifices and some incredible discoveries  Mr. Jim Blankenship Classification of Gold! 5
as to areas for claiming thanks to extensive  Mr. Richard Louge Ora Banda Nugget! 5
Mr. Howard Divelbiss 
research by the Claims Committee Request for Mailed Quill! 5
members and chairperson in particular. Mr. Richard Stockton
Mining the Internet! 6
Marty Witcher has stepped up to the plate Everyone is welcomed to attend the GPOC Membership Minutes! 6
as the Claims Committee chairperson. Claims Committe meetings. In addition any GPS Resources! 7
Marty has been managing, facilitating and experience in filling claims would be greatly
organizing a research and development appreaciated.
team that have really pulled through and continued on page 2
made a lot of progress in February.

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 President Treasurer Contact Info Trustees
Ben Higley Bill Smith for all club activities One Year
Bob Hale Gary Beaderstadt
GPOC president@gpoc.com treasure@gpoc.com
(719)213-3383 Two Year
contacts Vice President Webmaster Diane Anderson
Wayne Wittkopp Stacey Smith School Events Three Year
vicepresident@gpoc. webmaster@gpoc.com Phil Vigil Jim Blakenship
com (719) 391-9975
Editor Claims
Secretary Lin Smith Membership Marty Witcher
Elise Pearce quill@gpoc.com membership@gpoc.com
claims@gpoc.com
secretary@gpoc.com

Presidentʼs letter continued

The Claims Committee is looking at an area with  over 100  acres  to
replace our old Prospector 3 claim. The area weʼve found is a
conglomerate that has historical placer gold running through it. It should
have much larger pickers and should history repeat itself, it will prove
to be far more abundant.
This particular site was part of an area that had four glaciations between
five and eight million years ago so the surrounding areas should be laden
with glacial and alluvial placer gold. On Presidentsʼ Day, the Claims
Committee did sampling in the area seeing a small amount of micronic
gold showing promise despite the fact that everything was frozen and
difficult to navigate.
This monthʼs general meeting speaker is going to be Mr. Richard Louge.
He will be discussing  how to use the BLMʼs GeoCommunicator and
LR2000 computer programs, enabling us to navigate those systems more
easily.  Quill Advertising Rates
 
We are looking into getting more people to help with GPS units as there
are so many of us that have various brands. I for one am not able to use
it effectively. Hopefully, we will have enough time to get more volunteers
to help with a class next month as it's a sure thing that this technology is
what most of us lack in figuring out where we've been, where we are, and
where we're going for once in our lives.
Our season is only  a month away, and it seems that I might make the
dead line with all the plans of operations, bonds, and DMRS that will
allow us to do motorized gold recovery on most of our claims. Working
with both Forest Service and BLM simultaneous has been an uphill battle,
but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.
 
Permits for motorized (internal combustion engines) equipment will not be
available until April 1st. Please be patient as I'm working diligently on
those as well.  those of the club or its members. The editor, club,
 
Good prospecting to you all and hope this season overflows your vials.
 
     Sincerely, and humbly, your President Big Ben  All articles submitted for publication are subject to
 
THE PROSPECTORʼS QUILL ONLINE
The Quill is available online at www.gpoc.com. If you do not have access
to a computer the Colorado Springs Library has computers available and
copies are free for the first ten pages.
Action Alert: Oregon Anti-Dredging Bill
Oregon State Senators Atkinson, Haas and Bates
introduced SB 765, which would tax suction gold
dredgers by charging a $50 annual fee for in-state
dredgers and a whopping $2,500 fee for out-of-state
dredgers for each county where the miner intends to
dredge.
Rumor has it that Atkinson was not happy when he
visited his favorite fishing hole and discovered it was
occupied by a suction dredge miner, even though the
miner was operating in-season and with a valid permit.
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 March meetings meetings events events
calendar
3rd 26th 11th - 13th 19th
For further information
contact: Board Meeting Claims Monte Vista Garmin Handheld
Bob Hale Gold Hill Police Committee Crane Festival Basic 101
(719) 213-3383 Station Meeting http:// Sportsmanʼs
10-1 PM www.cranefest.co Warehouse
www.gpoc.com 7:00 PM m/schedule.html
555 N Chelton Rd
3400 N.Nevada Colorado Springs
955 Moreno CS, CO
Learn and better understand Richard Stockton (719) 597-9200
Avenue, CS, CO
LR2000 at this monthʼs
General Membership
president@gpoc.co
m (719)-233-0098! see info below
Meeting. The Bureau of
Land Management's Legacy
Rehost System called
LR2000 provides reports on 9th 11th 21st
BLM land and mineral use General Get Ready For
GPS Map &
authorizations for oil, gas, Membership Spring
and geothermal leasing, Meeting Compass
rights-of-ways, coal and Classes 6:30-8:00 PM
other mineral development, Richard Louge 9-11 AM & 12-4 REI
land and mineral title, mining LR2000 & Geo PM
claims, withdrawals, Communicator Denver Federal 1376 E Woodmen Rd
classifications, and more on Center Building 810 see below
federal lands or on federal 7:00 PM Arrastra in Death Lakewood, CO information
mineral estate. 3400 N.Nevada Valley (303) 202-4689
CS, CO see info below

USGS Free GPS Map, and Compass Classes
The second Friday of each month. The sessions are held in Building
810 at the Denver Federal Center, Lakewood; Map and Compass
sessions are in the morning, 9-11 a.m., and "Using GPS with Topo
Maps" in the afternoon, 12-4 p.m. You may sign up for either or both
classes. Call for reservations: (303) 202-4689 or send an e-mail to
gpsworkshops@usgs.gov.
Sportsman’s Warehouse -- Garmin Handheld Basic 101
Garmin Handheld specific GPS demo. Experts will explain the ins and
outs of the Garmin GPS. After the class, if the weather allows, we will
have an obstacle course set up on SW property. This course will include
waypoints, yardage and giveaways. Register at Gift Bar Desk.
Date: Sat Mar 19 Time: 12:00PM to 2:00PM Contact: Steve Baker
Telephone: 719-597-9200 Sportsman’s Warehouse 55 N. Chelton Rd,
CS, CO
Colorado Springs REI — Get Ready For Spring
Description: Come for a hands-on workshop on how to prevent injuries
outdoors, gain flexibility, get your metabolism revved up, and have the
energy to meet all your fitness goals. Speakers will include Dr. Molly
Kallenbach and Dr. Jacqui Slavin, as well as hands-on demonstrations
from yoga instructor, Sarah Hogan and Ashiatsu Massage Therapist,
Judith Kawanabe.
Date: Mon Mar 21 Time: 6:30-8:00PM Telephone: (719) 260-1455
1376 E Woodmen Rd Colorado Springs http://www.rei.com/stores/68
Colorado Springs REI — The Sport of Orienteering
Adventure
Description: Orienteering is called the "thinking sport" because it
involves map reading and decision-making, as well as a great workout.
Learn more than just how to use a map and compass, but other
navigation tips to help you find your way, whether on an orienteering
map, or just hiking outside. The evening will include a movie, slides, and
hands-on exercises.
Date: Thur Mar 24 Time: 6:30-8:00PM Telephone: (719) 260-1455
1376 E Woodmen Rd Colorado Springs http://www.rei.com/stores/68
April 19th General Membership Meeting -- GPS
Steve Baker and two (2) assistants will be coming to give a class on
GPS.   All classes are free and an advanced class is dependent on how
much participation and interest GPOC shows. 
Don't forget your GPS unit, they will be  able to help you, even if
yours isn't a Garmin.  Anyone who has additional GPS units, if you could
please bring them for those that wish to participate.
Ben Higley 719-217-0923 or Richard Stockton 719-233-0098 !
BLM GeoCommunicator Web Site Notice
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has determined the
need to change the services and data provided from the
GeoCommunicator website.  Some services and information
previously provided will no longer be hosted by
GeoCommunicator, however, might still be obtained from the
respective BLM State Offices governing the subject lands or
area.  You are encouraged to either visit the websites
associated with the hyperlinks or to contact the appropriate data
manager or administrator at: http://
www.geocommunicator.gov/GeoComm/
site_alter_notice_static.htm

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 CLASSIFICATION OR Sizing of Gold
By Lin

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Two scales that are used to classify particle sizes are the US Sieve Series and Tyler Equivalent, sometimes called Tyler
Mesh Size or Tyler Standard Sieve Series. The most common mesh opening sizes for these scales are given in the table
above and provide an indication of gold particle size. The mesh screen is commonly used to classify the size-differences
of gold. "Mesh" defines the number of openings contained along a lineal inch of screen. For example, a screen labeled
"10-mesh" would contain 10 openings per lineal inch, 10 openings vertically and 10 openings horizontally (10x10=100)
equaling 100 openings per square inch. "Twenty-mesh" would have 20 openings per lineal inch, 20 openings vertically
and 20 openings horizontally (20x20=400), or 400 openings per square inch, and so on.
While there is a “standardized” way of classifying gold and determining how many pieces there are per gram or troy
ounce the number will vary due to the natural nature of gold. Gold comes in many shapes, compositions, and sizes,
which create variables. In addition, the size of wires used in screens comes in standard diameters but can vary due to
wear and distortion. This changes the size of the openings.

A nugget is “sized” according to its ability to pass through the openings of the various meshes. You will frequently find
gold sized between two mesh sizes such as in the 10-20 mesh range. For example, a #8 size nugget is able to fall
through #4 and #6 meshes but not the #8 mesh. It could also be described as being larger than 1/8 inch and smaller
than 1/6 inch.

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"Coarse gold" or "nuggets" are pieces of gold that will not
pass through a 10-mesh screen and are frequently
referred to as +10 mesh. Medium-sized pieces of gold are
of the 10-20 mesh range and will pass through a 10-mesh
screen but will not pass through a 20-mesh screen
(-10/+20), taking an average of 2,200 separate pieces
("colors") to make up a troy ounce. "Fine gold" is of the
20-40 mesh size. A "fine" color will pass through a 20-
mesh screen but will not pass through a 40-mesh screen
(-20/+40), of which it would take an average of 12,000
separate colors to make a troy ounce. "Flour gold" or
"dust" includes all pieces that are smaller than 40-mesh
(-40), including microscopic-sized particles.
• sizes and gold was difficult for me to find.
A "+" before the mesh indicates the particles are
retained by the mesh
• A "-" before the mesh indicates the particles pass
through the mesh
• Typically, 90% or more of the particles will lie
within the indicated range
How can you use this information in your prospecting
efforts, or in estimating the size of your finds? 
Determining the overall value of a deposit requires
knowledge of accepted practices and mathematical
procedures for evaluating the value of your sample.
Elaborate procedures of sampling and evaluation
involving a lab setting cannot be followed by the small-
scale miner due to the cost, but by estimating the value of
gold in your sampling pan you will be able to determine
whether you should continue to prospect in the same
area, make any substantial investment and expend
energy or that the potential for any gold discoveries is
lacking and that you should move your efforts to another
location. (Sampling in prospecting involves a
conscientious, meticulous and deliberate method of
obtaining representative samples of a specific area in
order to locate gold deposits and obtain an estimation of
their value.) Specific information on the subject of mesh
I have
attempted to consolidate information from several
resources using information from the Tyler Mesh Series in
order to give the prospector a starting point. Variables in
the shape of gold, its weight and composition, in addition
to the wire being used in screening materials such as
cheap kitchen sieves and distortion of the screen thru use
will all create variables which must be taken into
consideration.
Next Month: Classification of your materials when
prospecting using different sized screens
Future: Sampling

Ausrox (Ora Banda) Gold Nugget

This large nugget was on display at the Tucson
Gem and Mineral Show in February. Yes, Bill
and I saw it and “Yes, Virginia it does exist!” It
was found in Western Australia supposedly
near Ora Banda with a metal detector half a
meter (about 20 inches) below the surface. It
was loaned by The Pinnacle Collection,
brokered by Ausrox Gold. Ora Banda, Australia

The Ausrox nugget weighs 23.6 kg. It was

found April 2010. Its value as a specimen far
exceeds its value in gold. THE PROSPECTOR’S QUILL Mailed
The Quill is available online only UNLESS you wish to receive it by mail. If you wish to receive The
Ora Banda is a virtual ghost town located 41 Prospector’s Quill in print your yearly subscription fee will be $15.00 for a mailed copy. Look at your mailing
label and it will have when you need to renew your membership. Take the number of months left on your
miles NE of Kalgoorlie Australia, but still with a membership and multiply it by $1.25. That will be your cost for the rest of your CURRENT membership.
pub and 100 year-old hotel where the discovery
DATE
was announced. The town name is Spanish NAME
and means 'band of gold'. Gold was STREET ADDRESS
discovered in the Ora Banda district in 1893 CITY, STATE, ZIP
and shortly afterwards the Weston brothers EMAIL
established the Ora Banda mine. The mine MEMBERSHIP EXPIRES
continued to operate until the late 1970s
AMOUNT BASED ON MEMBERSHIP MONTHS LEFT IN MEMBERSHIP YEAR X $1.25 =
although it was forced to stop operations during
World War I because of the lack of water. Any
information on the nugget is extremely limited PAYMENT CHECK AMOUNT CHECK NUMBER

when you research the web. Gold discoveries

still are surrounded by mysteries as they were
MAIL YOUR PAYMENT AND THIS FORM TO: MEMBERSHIP GPOC PO BOX 1593 COLORADO SPINGS,
in the 19th century. COLORADO 80901

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MINING THE INTERNET by Lin
GOOGLE Earth 6
http://www.google.com/intl/en/earth/index.html
Ocean
Travel to new depths with Ocean in Google Earth.
Interact with the tours below, then download them in
Google Earth to explore further. With Ocean in Google
Earth, you can dive beneath the surface, explore the
ocean with top marine experts, learn about ocean
observations, climate change, endangered species and
discover new places including surf spots, shipwrecks
and travel spots.
Google Earth for Educators
Educators around the globe have created engaging
classroom activities that go beyond geography to teach
literature, history, math, environmental science, and
more.
Earth View in Maps
Earth view is a feature in Google Maps that allows you
to see the same high-resolution imagery, terrain, and
3D buildings that are available in the desktop version of
Google Earth.
Mobile
Google Earth is currently available on these mobile
devices: Nexus One, Droid, iPhone, iPod Touch, and
iPad. Visit m.google.com/earth in your phone's
browser. Learn about QR codes
Internet Resources - Books
Google Book Search (beta) http://books.google.com/bkshp?
hl=en&tab=wp
Provides access to page images and excerpts from an
ever-increasing number of books.
Digital Book Index http://www.digitalbookindex.com/
search001a.htm
Digital Book Index provides links to more than 165,000
full-text digital books from more than 1800 commercial
and non-commercial publishers, universities, and
various private sites. More than 140,000 of these
books, texts, and documents are available free.
Books-On-Line http://www.books-on-line.com/bol/default.cfm
A directory of books that are posted on the net and
available for downloading at no charge along with new
books being published. Shakespeare, the classics,
Government publications can be had without
restriction.
Project Gutenberg http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
"The Internet's oldest producer of FREE electronic
books." This is a collection of public domain and open
access documents with a focus on American and
English literature as well as Western philosophy.
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American Memory at The Library of Congress http://
memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html-
"American Memory is a gateway to rich primary source
materials relating to the history and culture of the
United States.
American Memory includes a single search portal to
the Making of America sites.
GEOCOMMUNICATOR COLORADO
New web site for information
http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en.html
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Selected GPS-Related Websites by Lin http://www.maptools.com/UsingUTM/   a short tutorial on
UTM  (Universal Transverse Mercator)
www.topozone.com    examine any of the USGS
The General Membership Meeting in April will be on GPS topographic maps for free, look up locations, map names
units. Bill and I once followed a trio thru the woods
looking for ancient pines. They had a GPS and said they http://www.usgs.gov/  USGS home page, links to various
knew how to use it. After puffing after the young trio USGS departments and services
trying to prove that we could handle the pace and altitude http://vancouver-webpages.com/peter/index.html
we decided that they had no idea on how to use their Resources for GPS information, extensive
GPS. After coming across fresh bear scat we decided to
use our own instincts, and yes, we did find the pines but http://www.gpsy.com/gpsinfo/ Links
not by following these folks. If you need more information http://www.mehaffey.com/ Links
the following sites should help. Also, please attend the
http://www.gpsworld.com/ a sophisticated Macintosh
Sportsmanʼs Warehouse workshop listed on the calendar.
GPS communications and GIS mapping program.
http://vancouver-webpages.com/pub/peter/gpslinks.txt
http://www.usgs.gov/pubprod/ link to online sales for This is a list of web resources for sci.geo.satellite-nav
USGS map, aerial photographs, and digital datasets
http://geonames.usgs.gov/index.html the USGS http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/gps+receiver
Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) site, all +howto.html REI How to use your new GPS
named features, and coordinates, on USGS maps are
here in a searchable database http://www.gpsnuts.com/ find practical guides, tips, tricks,
equipment, software reviews, and other related
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ information provided by actual GPS users. Learn how to
ato/service_units/techops/navservices/gnss/ use GPS, maps and compass. Great!
waas/     information about WAAS Wide Area
Augmentation System http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/outdoor-activities/
hiking/how-to-use-gps.htm How to info
http://egsc.usgs.gov/isb/pubs/factsheets/fs06299.html ||
Using Topographic Maps With the GPS GPS Beginner's Guide www8.garmin.com/manuals/
GPSGuideforBeginners_Manual.pdf Beginners guide
www.cellspark.com/UTM.html    a lat/long converter, use
this or find a better one on the ʻnet or use TRIPAC (see
http://www.eso.org/public/outreach/eduoff/seaspace/
above)
docs/navigation/navgps/ Navigation with a GPS
www.confluence.org     the Confluence Project, fun for the
true GPS addicts http://www.edu-observatory.org/gps/gps.html Global
Positioning System (GPS) Resources
www.dmap.co.uk/utmworld.htm     information about UTM
www.garmin.com    new products, user stories, go here to http://gpsinformation.net/ great info and equipment
download the latest software for your GPS, but be sure to review if you canʼt find it here you wonʼt find it anywhere.
back up your GPS data first (see www.gpsu.co.uk  below Super!
for the software)
www.geocaching.com    great website for geo-cache
activities, including many in Colorado
www.gpsdrawing.com    GPS drawings, it helps to be
British
www.gpsnow.com    check the prices, compare models,
and download ownerʼs manuals GARMIN
http://www.expertgps.com/default.asp     the Magellan
home page
www.mapblast.com    type in an address and get a map, 
used to provide lat/long coordinates but no longer??
www.ngs.noaa.gov     go to the geodetic tool kit link at the
top of the web page for magnetic declination calculators,
other useful software, information on geoids, ellipsoids
www.noaa.gov    marine chart source Goldfield, Nevada photo by Lin

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