* Alaska: Alaska is the second-largest gold-producing state in the United States, having produced over 70 million troy ounces of gold since 1880. The most famous gold rush in Alaska occurred in 1896, when thousands of people traveled to the Klondike region in search of gold. Gold was found in many parts of Alaska, including the Yukon River, the Seward Peninsula, and the Interior.
* Nevada: Nevada is the third-largest gold-producing state in the United States, having produced over 50 million troy ounces of gold since 1859. The most famous gold rush in Nevada occurred in 1859, when prospectors discovered gold at Gold Hill. Gold was found in many parts of Nevada, including the Comstock Lode, the Carlin Trend, and the Battle Mountain Trend.
* Colorado: Colorado is the fourth-largest gold-producing state in the United States, having produced over 35 million troy ounces of gold since 1858. The most famous gold rush in Colorado occurred in 1858, when prospectors discovered gold at Gregory Gulch. Gold was found in many parts of Colorado, including the Front Range, the San Juan Mountains, and the Rocky Mountains.
* South Dakota: South Dakota is the fifth-largest gold-producing state in the United States, having produced over 30 million troy ounces of gold since 1874. The most famous gold rush in South Dakota occurred in 1874, when prospectors discovered gold in the Black Hills. Gold was found in many parts of South Dakota, including the Black Hills, the Homestake Mine, and the Lead-Deadwood area.