Foreword of my book Maine Gem, Gold and Mineral Mines

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Maine Gem, Gold and Mineral Mines Foreword

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Please take the time to read this forward before reading the Maine Gem, Gold and Mineral Mines

Reference Guide  [Dec. 2002 Issue #3]

During the past seven years, hundreds of hours of research in Libraries, Historical Societies, Register of Deeds, Town Offices, Schools, Dozens of Personal Interviews, Newspapers, Magazines, Field Trips and many phone calls is what makes this Mine Database list, the most complete ever compiled in the State of Maine. 

There are 3 separate sections of data.

The 1^st list is by --------CITY. [white]    
The 2^nd list is by -------MINE NAME [blue]    
The 3^rd list is by -------   GOLD Mines and Locations [gold]

DATABASE ENTERIES 

Mine Ref.#	Used for reference from one data base to the other
On DeLorme	I have DeLorme 3.0 CD Mapping with 450 mines plotted with there location
Lat. Lon. #	Many of these references came from Federal Govt. and have not been checked for accuracy.
Seen	This is a spot for you to mark off when you have been to the mine
Must See	This was for my personal reference only, you mark your own
A/Inactive	This is kept in the database so it can be used in future updated versions of this database
Open / Closed	As we find out the status changes over time this column will change
Noted For	Odd minerals not listed in next 24 columns
Open	Date mine opened
Reference	List books and maps for you to get more information [Great addition to any research library]
Lease / Owner	Much more information will be needed in this area as time progresses

 

REFERENCE: On the last page of the database you will see some of the interesting books that you could purchase. On the database heading PAGE you will notice lots of numbers, separated by a coma. That directs you to a book and page where you can get more information for your research.

This Database is only 90% accurate at best. There will be correction and additions for years to come. In the past years, many mines have changed names, some several times. When you find changes that should be made, please let us know so future updates will be more accurate. There has been an additional 160 mines added sense the 1^st issue was made. 

Each mine is being checked for exact GPS readings and shall be noted on future issues of this Database. 

I have made a file folder on all 1223 mines now listed. All interesting interviews, maps, pictures and other information are being included in these files.

In the near future there will be a MAINE MINE HISTORICIAL SOCIETY that will continue to collect information on Maine Mines. I am interested in donating all my books, old maps, pictures and research papers so the future generations of rockhounds can enjoy this great hobby. [Temporary address listed below. We will be dedicated to the preservation of records for future generations. The 1^st meeting took place at my home at 28 Maple Lane in Poland Maine, Sat. evening May 25, 2002 at 6:00 PM. Please come to our next meeting. Let me know your interest by calling me at 207/998-5656.   If you were interested in Maine Mines then I would encourage you to join the group.

If you have books, maps, newspaper articles, old letters or stories and want to see them preserved for future generations please donate or let us photo copy them for our files. We promise to take great care of them.

As time goes by we would also hope to have a complete mineral collection on display for researches.

I want to thank the many folk that let me interview them. If I listed them all, it would take another full page.

I also thank my wife [Helena] of 43 years that has put up with my many hobbies. We have enjoyed the hiking and getting out into the great outdoors.

There is also a book of old lost Maine Gold Mines in the works. You will really want this book if you are involved with Gold mining or panning.

Many hundreds of hours of research and many miles traveled on this one. I can reserve a copy if you call. The new book will probably be called. GOLD MINES AND LOCATION IN MAINE. 

You will notice that there are NO stories or specific directions to any mine, other than GPS readings. It will be your challenge to read the books listed at the end of this database.

Issue #3  Dec. 2002  Authored by Gary Baril and Published by Baril Books  28 Maple Lane Poland, Me. 04274

“Enjoy”             Gary Baril     

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