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  1. 🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Unidentified pictographs and symbols on and out of place stone I found in Minnesota.

    Does the story of how I found this rock. I hope that this is some sort of a treasure map diagram that someone who made it created so that they wouldn't forget where they're loot was buried or to help somehow in in relation to the buried treasure. And then in my perfect world scenario I posted on...
  2. Moonshiners bottle dump bottle finds today. Was wondering if there's still some white wine in these 2 partially full ones... They shoulda been froze!

    Is there a blind pig bill or a cowbell seriously though second one found here at moonshiners dump wondering if it's a useful tool for them or if it is simply from the farmer's cow or goats... Also these all prehibition era? Anything special sticks out comment lemme know this is my first hole. I...
  3. 🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Unknown rock found in Minnesota

    Location found: Duluth, Minnesota
  4. Button found at a home built in 1880. Help ID this please.

    Hi there! Brand new to the group but found you while trying to learn more about a button in found in the ground outside of our home in NW Minnesota. Any help identifying this buttons origins would be highly appreciated.
  5. Bison Bison Jaw?

    Bison bison or Bos Taurus (cow)? Found on a river gravel bar in Sothern Minnesota. Sediments in the area range from cretaceous to holocoen with a good amount of Wisconsin lobe glacial till. Previously we have found other bison (long bones and teeth), elk, bear, mammoth, and ancient horse...
  6. Native American Mauls?

    These were found together in an old shop on my grandparent's farm. Is the one without the haft grove an actual maul/artifact or not? The only reason I suspect it may be is it does show some wear on the rounded end. These are the only photos I have.
  7. Maul This

    Possible Native American maul (left photo)? The only reason I ask is it was found in a collection with other 'actual' mauls that have grooves for hafting. Also, it does seem to have some tip wear. This is the only photo I have...
  8. Boring Bone Need ID

    I've posted this on several ID sites (Facebook, Fossil Forum, etc.) but there seems to be no idea or no interest... Partial tibia of what? This was found on a river gravel bar in southern Minnesota :camera:
  9. New Group for Midwestern Fossil Hunters

    Hello - Started a new group for Minnesota and surrounding area fossil hunters: http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/groups/minnesota-fossil-finders.html
  10. Notable Finds from the Month of October

    Hey, Everyone! I've just compiled my list of notable finds from the Midwest during October (mostly Wisconsin with some Minnesota thrown in for good measure). Several old coins but lots of relics (a few of which I posted in "Today's Finds" here). I can't copy-paste the format with all the...
  11. ✅ SOLVED Need help with farm implement part ID, please

    I recently dug this piece near the ruins of my great-grandfather's old grainery in the woods. All I have to go on is that it's from a farm implement and the number '110' stamped on it. My best guess is that it came off a Cockshutt 110 grain drill.. possibly? Does anyone have knowledge of such a...
  12. Stone Effigy Collection - Tell Me I'm Not Losing My Mind

    Hi, this is my first post. I've attached some photos of some carved animal/human figures that I've found in Stillwater and around Elk River, Minnesota. These are just a few of the more "obvious" pieces, so I'm pretty sure I'm not losing my mind and seeing things that aren't there (friends and...
  13. Minnesota Trade Axe S touch mark

    There are some areas where our soil conditions are easy on the iron. After more than 20 trade axes, id have to say this one came out of the ground in the most pristine condition.
  14. Great French Trade Knife from MN

    Antoine Dvchon, 11" long
  15. Copper(?) Police button dug at old farmhouse

    I dug this POLICE button near a tree line between an old farm house and RR tracks. It's nearly the exact size of a quarter and appears to be copper. The back is intact but rough condition and needs some cleaning overall.. Are there any button experts that know the approximate year such buttons...
  16. ID Needed, Possible Agate/Fossil ??

    see other post. apparently i cannot delete this.
  17. My first barber, and my oldest coin.

    I decided to go out last night after work. I hit a park that has been yielding me a lot of silver for no apparent reason. About three minutes in (no exaggeration), I dig my first hole. I was slightly hesitant, as the signal was not as solid as I normally like. Anyway, I cut the plug and about...
  18. 1867-1970 MN Sanborn fire insurance maps

    Best damn maps for our hobby, IMHO. Got a library card? Or even if you don't. Hennepin County Library offers the entire MN collection of the Digital Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps from 1867 to 1970. Viewable online, or download the Hi Res pics. Go here to get started: Digital Sanborn Maps...
  19. Ancient campsite discovered along Minnesota River

    Ancient campsite discovered along Minnesota River in Chanhassen | Star Tribune Here's a discovery that was made a few days ago in my neck of the woods. Pretty cool :thumbsup:
  20. Southern Minnesota Gold?

    Hi, I'm new here as you can tell. I have had the 'bug' for a few decades now, ever since I was a kid living on the outskirts of Vegas finding rose quartz rocks in the deserts... Anyway, I've landed in Mn, and have taken to the idea that I might actually find something of interest around here...
  21. Anyone in Central Minnesota?

    Hey all, I've been looking around here for a while now, and I've seen a couple threads of people looking for other MD-ers in MN, but they never seem to be in my area... Anybody closer to Central MN? I'm about an hour North of the cities in North Branch, so if anybody is around here let me know...
  22. Hello! Another one from Minneapolis, MN!

    Hey guys! So I've recently started investing in precious metals vs. my 401k which has not done well in the past years. Thus, a new passion of mine has started! PRECIOUS METALS!! My name is Corey and lately I've been all about Silver/Gold collecting. now, being from Minnesota I've been blessed...
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