Adventurer Maps The Star and Thomson Mines
$25.00
Description

The Star and Thomson Mines

The Star and Thomson Mines is a historical guide covering two important mining areas in the Gippsland goldfields, along with the Brohans and Lone Reefs of Aberfeldy, Victoria.

The publication brings together historical information, photographs and maps, making it a useful reference for prospectors, local historians and anyone interested in the old mining country of Gippsland.

Areas Covered

The guide includes information relating to:

  • Star Mine
  • Thomson Mine
  • Brohans Reef
  • Lone Reef
  • Aberfeldy district
  • Associated historic workings and mining features

Historical Goldfield Reference

The Aberfeldy and broader Gippsland goldfields contain a long history of reef mining, isolated settlements and old workings scattered throughout rugged country.

This guide helps provide historical context to those locations and can be useful when researching how the mines and reefs were positioned within the landscape.

Includes Maps & Historical Photographs

The combination of written history, maps and photographs makes the guide particularly useful for:

  • Victorian goldfield research
  • Historic mine identification
  • Prospecting research
  • Exploring old reef-mining areas
  • Local history
  • Bushwalking and 4WD exploration
  • Understanding the layout of the Aberfeldy mining district

Ideal for Prospectors & History Enthusiasts

For modern prospectors, historical mining guides can be a useful starting point when researching old goldfield areas alongside current topographic maps, geological mapping and land-access information.

The Star and Thomson Mines is a handy reference for anyone interested in the mines, reefs and mining history of the Aberfeldy and Gippsland goldfields.

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