The unofficial field guide
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Find your first gold, follow the valley’s clues and track down hidden equipment. Every location guide links to the interactive map.
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01–05 / Guides
First shiftGetting startedFind the starter claim, drill your first samples and set up a wash run.
ProspectingGold seamsRead grade and depth, find shallow paydirt and compare all 15 ranked grade-8 seams.
ExplorationClues and rumoursFollow the story from Grandpa’s letter to Venn’s camp and find all 30 rumour drill spots.
Machines and gearEquipmentCompare dealer prices, machine capacities and wash gear. Find the three hidden vehicles on MAIN MAP v2.
Map toolsUsing the mapJump to coordinates, draw a cross-section and plan how much ground to move.