Jordan Goldfields Prospecting Map – Discover Victoria’s Legendary Remote Goldfield

 

Unearth the secrets of the Jordan Goldfields, one of Victoria’s most remote, rugged, and auriferous regions of the 19th-century goldrush era. This expertly crafted gold prospecting map provides critical access to historic diggings, long-lost tracks, and rich alluvial and reef gold locations nestled deep within the Great Dividing Range near Walhalla and Aberfeldy.

 

🏔️ Historical Overview: The Jordan Goldfields

First opened in 1861, the Jordan goldfield—named after the treacherous Jordan River—was one of the most isolated goldfields in Victoria, requiring months of bush cutting just to create a supply route. Despite the harsh terrain and lack of access, the promise of rich alluvial gold drew hundreds of miners to the densely forested ridges, gullies, and remote valleys.

Key townships included:

Red Jacket (est. 1862)

Jericho (a major mining settlement by 1863)

Blue Jacket, Violet Town, and Connor’s Creek

At its peak, over 2,000 miners worked the field, connected only by the infamous Jordan Track, a perilous pack-horse route through mountain forest and bog.

 

✨ Notable Discoveries & Features

Rich alluvial deposits were worked in the Jordan River and tributary gullies, with yields often exceeding an ounce per miner per day.

Numerous gold nuggets, including specimens over 10 ounces, were recovered from creek beds and shallow drift.

The gold was famed for being coarse and waterworn, often mixed with heavy black sands and ironstone.

From 1862–1866, the field saw rapid expansion with over 300 claims and several hydraulic sluicing operations initiated.

Later, deep lead and reef gold mining developed in areas like Connor’s Creek, showing potential for long-term gold production.

 

⛏️ Perfect For:

Bush-savvy gold fossickers seeking off-grid adventure

Detectorists chasing deep alluvial gold and ancient leads

Historians and YouTubers documenting lost towns and gold rush lore

Hikers and 4WD explorers interested in Victoria’s alpine gold history

 

⚠️ Accessibility & Notes:

Due to rugged terrain and protected zones, some areas fall within state forest and park boundaries (e.g., Baw Baw National Park). Always check local regulations before fossicking. However, numerous legal access points and public goldfields remain open along the Jordan River corridor and surrounding ridges.

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Step Back in Time and Strike it Lucky – With the Jordan Goldfields prospecting map, you're not just exploring history—you're walking in the bootsteps of 1860s miners who faced immense odds for the promise of gold. Unlock remote leads, ancient creek beds, and forgotten diggings—many of which still yield gold today.

 

Jordan River Goldfields and Geological Map 1986 (Based on the 1862 Map)

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