Prospector's Helper

Log gold panning spots & results, view BLM mining claims, works in remote areas

Prospector's Helper is the ultimate field companion for gold prospectors. Track your prospecting locations and results, track your mining results, view BLM mining claims, and never lose a productive spot again.
TRACK YOUR PROSPECTING
• Log test pan results with color count and pan size
• Record mining sessions with gold weight, time worked, material processed and equipment used
• Calculate gold per hour efficiency ratings
• Add notes and observations for each location
• Add photos so you can back get back to the exact spot
OFFLINE-FRIENDLY DESIGN
It is your option whether to securely sync your data to the cloud as a backup in case your phone is lost or broken. All your data is stored locally first, then syncs to the cloud when you're back online if you turn cloud sync on. Map and layer downloads (premium) means you can go to remote locations and take your maps, active claims overlay and more with you.
BLM MINING CLAIMS LAYER
View BLM mining claims directly on the map. See claim names, types, acreage, and filing dates. Use the active claim overlay to show you where you are not allowed to prospect. Use closed claim locations (premium) to look for spots that might still be productive that you could claim for yourself.
HISTORICAL MINES DATA
Discover over 80,000 historical mine locations from USGS data (premium). Filter by commodity (gold, silver, platinum, copper) to find promising areas near proven deposits.
POWERFUL ANALYTICS
• Total gold recovered and hours worked
• Gold per hour efficiency ratings
• Show test pan markers color coded by color count for easy visualization
• Highlight the spot on the map with the best test pan result
• Top panning results ranked by color count
• Top mining results ranked by gold per hour
PHOTO DOCUMENTATION
Attach photos to any marker directly from your camera or photo library. Document your finds, equipment setup, or terrain features.
SHARE WITH FRIENDS
• Add friends via email search, phone contacts or QR code scan
• Share markers with friends
• See shared markers on your map
DATA Export
Export markers and data to CSV files to load into spreadsheets and other apps or just as a data backup.
PREMIUM FEATURES
• Download specific map areas for off grid use
• Live gold spot prices with value estimates for your finds
• Drop a pin anywhere on map (not just current location)
• Full resolution photo storage
• Marker and data import
• Advanced analytics
• Export analytics to PDF
• Ad-free experience
• Support future development
PRIVACY FOCUSED
Your prospecting locations are private by default. Cloud sync is optional - you control whether your data leaves your device. Share only what you choose.
Download Prospector's Helper and start documenting your gold prospecting adventures today!