Although not as fruitful and grandiose as the gold rush in the west, Maine itself experienced a short-lived mining boom during the late 1800's. It was during this short period of time that most of the small mines in the state owe their existence to.
Maine first had a geological survey performed between the years of 1832 - 18?? that was performed by Dr. Charles Thomas Jackson, a physician from Boston who was better known for his famous feud between William T.G. Moulton regarding the discovery of the effects of ether. During this short span of 3 years, Jackson was tasked with describing the geology of then then newly formed State of Maine. The result of this hasty survey was that there were no minerals of value in the state, although it is noted that the short timespan of the survey was likely not long enough for any prospects to be st