I was metal detecting with a partner today, and we got into a discussion about understanding your environment to better maximize your finds. This concept is not a new concept, but one I find myself thinking about often. This is particularly useful if you are very familiar with your digging grounds.

This concept is the ability to visualize what “could” be the target based off of facts that you have gathered in your detecting experience for that area and or condition. For example, I know that Wheat cents are usually found around 1.5 inches below the surface in hard packed dirt. I know that Indian heads will appear in the 4-5 inch range in standard pack dirt. This will vary from town to town and could vary considerably from one side of town to the other. Also this is based off of my personal experience, your results will vary.

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