Castlemaine – Chewton – Forest Creek Historical Goldfields Map – Coffee Mug

Description

Geological map of the Castlemaine / Chewton / Forest Creek gold field which shows historical features in superb detail. Originally published by the Mines Department Victoria, 1902.

One of the most famous goldfields of the Victorian gold rush, the renowned Forest Creek Diggings attracted thousands upon thousands of hopeful miners from all over the world! The rush here began in the latter part of 1851, and it was not long before the entire area was busy with diggers, tents, cradles and tin dishes, and seemingly endless ounces of gold were being obtained from the rich earth.

• Ceramic
• 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.79″ (9.6 cm) in height, 3.25″ (8.3 cm) in diameter
• Dishwasher and microwave safe

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