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Post by RedRimmed Desert on Mar 15, 2015 10:31:52 GMT -6
Topographic maps are great for mineral exploration, to locate a potentially productive mining site or to file a mineral rights claim. For very large topographic maps, I always use a pendulum that comes to a gradual long narrow point or a small metal type (these are in my opinion easiest to mark a spot). My map dowsing instrument choice is the faceted gemstone pendulum with a single chain, then better yet metal on a string (heavy, tiny).  For a string, about 12-14" length of 40 lb. braided nylon bait casting line works fine (on small metal pendulums). I'll tie a single knot near the end, to be able to know when holding it, not to let slip out of my fingers. Holding the string closer, gives a tighter swing (easier to mark dowsed locations).  While a single L-rod will work, on a large topographic map (rod held upside down) a pendulum definitely has some advantages. The L-rod method is better for locating only one important target. A line is drawn each time, the rod put down as a straight edge, turning the map until coming at the dowsed location from all directions. The person marking a topographic map will have one target looking like this, covering a significant map section or a huge portion of it.  |
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Post by RedRimmed Desert on Mar 15, 2015 17:31:41 GMT -6
Responses of various types can be observed, depending on the person and the choice of divining tools. Here are some pendulum responses I've had, depending on size, weight, shape, and whether on a chain or string. These observed reactions, might be back-and-forth as moved along a swath of signal area (often though rotating directly over) then swinging at the spot if moved back away slightly.  I'll put a little pen dot there first, then recheck to make sure this mark is accurate. Now a smaller X is drawn over the dot. After checking again, if the location is correct, a final large neat bold size X is put over the scribbled tiny X.  Dowsing is done using the hands, with or without divining tools. There are people in other countries who can dowse for water using nothing but their hands. A pendulum is a plummet or plum bob, it is used to suspend from the hands and in much the same way as a carpenter does (to mark a lower point with accuracy). A response can be motionless, swinging or rotating. All responses if allowed to decrease, eventually will become motionless directly over the spot. In fact, when your grip tightens up (so no movement is possible) mark this location because something might be there of importance to you.  At least 2 exceptions though, the-back and-forth swinging (as moving over an area of multiple targets) and the straight line swinging responses which are pointing directly at a target. Generally the back-and-forth swinging motions, that continue as your pendulum is moved along, will establish the borders of an anomaly field. |
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Post by RedRimmed Desert on Mar 16, 2015 17:15:01 GMT -6
It helps to have a marking system, to identify various types of dowsed hits. My system for topographic maps, a couple extra pen strokes, will tell me something about these sites. If only archaeological in nature, the X will be left plain. A circle is put around the X when a cave is detected.  Areas with gold veins, placer deposits, the X has a straight line across the top and bottom to form an hour glass shape. Multiple hits indicate a potential mining site or where extensive activities once developed these mineral resources. Mine shafts and any other man made tunnel, the center of the X gets a small square shape, then a circle drawn around this marking. On natural caves (X plus circle) or man made tunnels (X plus circle, center square) artifacts with an arrow pointing is written next to it (If these signals are found).  You need to have a good flat surface to work on, be able to move or rotate the map as needed. Searching for native gold, silver, platinum, you must be focused on finding those natural resources only (except when checking for any mine shafts, other man made tunnels, natural caves). During a precious metal search, cache hunting should be avoided, finding man made metallic treasure objects, will be a different type of map dowsing project. Google Earth satellite images are more appropriate for locating treasure troves, you can cover a much larger area. Normally for mineral exploration, I'll check satellite maps first (before marking a topographic map) sometimes zooming in closer to areas of interest.  |
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Post by RedRimmed Desert on Mar 18, 2015 8:58:59 GMT -6
I've done some map dowsing for gold prospectors wanting to file a mining claim. Once had a request for mineral exploration, from a good Internet friend of mine, who lives in Vancouver Island, BC. Over a period of about 3 years, as a personal favor, dowsed Google Earth maps zoomed in different amounts (at different times) no way to really keep track of everything. Every time I asked him if the results were consistent with what I'd done in the past, the answer always was yes. Last summer he mailed me 3 of these very large topographic maps of the area. When taking out the maps, out popped a crisp new $100 Canadian bill and a $20 just as crip bill on top (a welcome sight). Took my time for 1 1/2 months, but after the fire hazard season was over, he finally got to go to his new mining claim. I was given a Google Earth map overlay with pins on the claim corners. Marking a printed satellite map with pen, you will find things don't stand out very well (especially if scanned then reprinted). The solution to this problem, for me is opening the satellite image in my photo editing software. You need to use a color association, if marking dowsed hits is to be organized (not on topographic maps but satellite images) so there won't be any confusion later. Therefore it is recommended to help you in remembering, that a general definition of explanations are kept in a file. This is what I have on hand in file on identification for all types of marked native gold. "Yellow line box (or solid filled circles) for gold veins and deep alluvial placer deposits.
Yellow outline circles for shallow alluvial gold placer deposits."Here is a recent example, of a marked satellite image for a hard rock gold mining claim, to locate possible gold-bearing quartz veins.  The highlighted area in red marks a vein of quartz which contains gold. The initial results on it are on the low side but they only went down to around 3 meters. The mills run pretty much 24 hours when it is dry, but alas is the rainy season here (so they only run around 12 hours a day). Then on the claim, the guys had so much ore in at the moment and a couple of breakdowns so there wasn't a chance yet, to explore any other marked spots yet much to everyone's dismay. |
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Post by RedRimmed Desert on Mar 19, 2015 8:57:26 GMT -6
By having a well defined search criteria, your map dowsing results should be more accurate. For my work dividing up the search, into various general categories makes a lot of sense. The above example for native gold, is done the same on all satellite maps. These dowsed hits in the initial search, will always be made yellow, whether it is mineral exploration in remote places or on the existing mining claim. I might at times use orange if rich deposits need marked, that is the exception.
Caves, treasure troves, man made tunnels, archaeological sites, all need to be identified to avoid the common mistakes of those motivated by greed. If a person claims to be able to locate gold bars or coin caches, they also should have the ability to find an archaeological site, loose surface metallic objects, stone ruins, etc. (not only gold or silver treasure). Man made gold objects can be a separate search (highly recommended) which is how I've done this over the years. Near surface targets will be searched for, then deeper ones in the ground. More from my file of general definitions, most define shallow as 2 feet or less deep.
"Orange line box (or solid filled circles) for deeper man made gold objects or pocket gold in veins.
Orange outline circles, for man made gold objects from surface down to 1-2 feet or shallow rich native gold."
A common error in map dowsing, is to mistake rich gold placer deposits (or vein pockets) for a cache of buried treasure. Substitute blue for orange, this is for silver both native deposits and man made objects.
"Blue line box (or solid filled circles) for deeper silver targets.
Blue circle is to mark areas of loose or surface silver coins/treasure, down to 1-2 feet deep."
If a site seems to contain both archaeological significant objects, especially those metallic type a metal detector can find, my color association is red.
"Red line box (or solid filled circles) for very deep coins/treasure or artifacts of value.
Red outline circles for places to check metal detecting, for mostly loose coins/treasure or artifacts of value, from surface down to 1-2 feet deep."
White is used at sites with a possible entrance (or sealed entrance) to a natural cave, mine shaft, or another type of man made tunnel (again from my file).
"White in general is a color indicator, I use for natural caves or man made tunnel entrances and mine shafts, other similar type excavations (including old wells, tombs, etc.)."
And the list goes on, the more a map dowser has a clear search criteria, his or her success shall not be so elusive, as what most consider unobtainable in the real world..
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Post by RedRimmed Desert on Mar 20, 2015 8:46:32 GMT -6
If doing a check first using satellite images, it is a good idea to locate what might be there, before dowsing and marking a topographic map. Ordinary archaeological sites are important cultural resources, the general file definitions are a vague description of possible objects to be found.
"Green line box (or solid filled circles) for various other targets, mostly archaeological such as old ruins or foundations but especially non-metallic objects like flint arrowheads, bottles, pottery, and carved stone markers."
Copper as a natural resource or artifact of antiquity.
"Brown line box (or outline circles) for native copper deposits, copper artifacts of antiquity."
Much the same as other precious metals is platinum, both shallow and deep deposits will be specified with the search results (main difference is the color).
"Gray line box (or solid filled circles) for platinum in alluvial placers or deposits , deep man made platinum objects.
Gray outline circles for loose or surface platinum treasure and jewelry, down to 1-2 feet deep."
Often gemstones can be found around areas known for precious metal mining. Lilac is my choice of color whether natural rough or cut gems as a buried treasure.
"Lilac colored line box (or solid filled circles) for rough (uncut) crystals and gemstones, jewels (cut, polished or faceted), pearls."
"Black outline circle around other marked places, indicates this site is the most significant (a small solid filled circle inside another marking, pinpoints the exact location). At locations believed to have been used by bandits or outlaw gangs, indicates possible sites used by them. Black rectangle outline boxes show danger, death traps, explosive devices, bombs, or live ammunition."
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Post by RedRimmed Desert on Dec 29, 2015 19:50:27 GMT -6
Because of satellite images being so much smaller, than a printed topographic map, I'll often use a different method. This involves enlarging the satellite map by laptop having an external 29" flat screen, to pinpoint signals better dowsing with a small pair of light bronze L-rods. Standing back 2-3 feet the small L-rods can point to the spot of the enlarged map. Here the L-rods become a map dowsing tool. Then moving in closer the ends of L-rod tips can come together at signal spot, when about 2-3 inches from the large flat screen.
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I'm having a very "Happy B-Day" today! 