Prospectors Cache

07/23/2026

On my beach detect app it shows hurricane Bertha with 3 lines. The red line is showing that sand will build making the beach sanded in. The yellow line indicates the current direction and where that contacts the beach sand will be nuetral, but have some deep cutting action. The green line is what you want. Where the green line crosses a beach is your best detecting.

See which US beaches and Great Lakes shores are good for metal detecting right now — live buoy, wind, waves, and storm scores.

07/20/2026

🚨 New free tool for metal detectorists 🚨

I just launched Dig or Not? — a simple app that helps you decide whether a signal is worth digging… and then keeps a permanent record of every find.

Go to this link on your phone:
👉 https://dig.tomashworth.com

Once you start using it, the app saves:

* A complete history of every dig decision you make
* Photos of your finds
* Estimated or actual values of what you recover

Over time you build a personal log of what you’ve found, where you found it, and what it was worth — something most detectorists wish they had started years ago.

You can use the app right in the browser, or install it on your phone so it works like a regular app.

How to install on iPhone:

1. - Open the link in Safari (it must be Safari)
2. - Tap the Share button (the square with the arrow pointing up)
3. - Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen
4. - Tap Add

How to install on Android:

1. - Open the link in Chrome
2. - Tap the three dots in the top right
3. - Tap Add to Home screen or Install app
4. - Confirm

Once it’s on your home screen you can open it anytime and start building your personal find history with photos and values.

Give it a try and let me know what you think. Did I mention that all of my apps on my website are FREE with no upsell crap!

https://dig.tomashworth.com

Should you dig it? Get Dig / Maybe / Skip guidance from your detector settings, Target ID, depth, and signal.

07/19/2026

Check out my latest creation. I give you all the beach information you would ever need. I even do freshwater beaches. As always, my site is FREE. Check this site out:

See which US beaches and Great Lakes shores are good for metal detecting right now — live buoy, wind, waves, and storm scores.

07/10/2026

To all my metal detecting friends. Signup to my FREE lost jewelry page. It is brand new, so you can help others find lost items. You can look at my profile and get and idea how to add your profile to the list. This list will grow over time, so get your name in now and start helping people find their lost items.

Find local professionals who recover lost jewelry, phones, and valuables on land and underwater.

07/04/2026

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07/03/2026

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07/01/2026

🚨 Free Treasure & Gold Research Map Now Available! 🏴‍☠️⛏️

I’ve been working on a free treasure research website:

👉 https://treasure.tomashworth.com

This site is built for metal detectorists, gold prospectors, treasure hunters, history researchers, and anyone who loves finding forgotten places.

The map includes thousands of locations, including:

✅ Ghost Towns
✅ Gold / Mining Sites
✅ Legendary Treasure Locations
✅ Old Parks
✅ Old Churches
✅ Old Schools

When you open the map, it automatically zooms near your internet location. From there, you can zoom into your area, click a location, and see a popup with brief information about that spot.

You can then open the full details page, where the location is displayed on a LiDAR map. You can adjust the LiDAR opacity to see the topo map underneath, change different map settings to enhance the view, and even use a 3D map to study the terrain.

This is a great tool for researching:

🔎 Old home sites
🔎 Gold mining areas
🔎 Lost treasure stories
🔎 Forgotten schools, churches, and parks
🔎 Potential metal detecting locations
🔎 Historical places worth investigating

You can also create a free account to keep your private research notes on any treasure, gold, or historical location you are studying.

The main site also includes my metal detector settings for many popular detectors, helpful how-to articles, and links to help you find the right metal detector for your needs.

Check it out here:

👉 https://treasure.tomashworth.com

Hope it helps you find your next adventure! ⛏️🏴‍☠️💰

— Tom Ashworth
Prospectors Cache

Explore 40,000+ ghost towns, gold mining sites, and legendary treasure locations across the United States on an interactive map with USGS terrain and historical overlays.

06/28/2026

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05/24/2026

05/24/2026

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