Best Zones
AI-scored terrain — see where gold is most likely to settle before you leave home
Best Zones analyses terrain, geology, and historical data to score areas by prospecting potential. It highlights the ground worth your time and filters out the dead zones.
What Best Zones actually does
DigMate processes elevation data, geological survey records, drainage patterns, and historical mining information to generate a score for each area. Higher scores indicate ground with multiple positive indicators — not a guarantee, but a significantly better starting point than guessing.
Navigate to your target area in DigMate.
Toggle the Best Zones overlay from the layers panel.
Coloured zones show scored areas. Tap any zone for a breakdown of the indicators driving the score.
Focus your session on the highest-scoring zones with the terrain features that match your equipment.
Common use cases for Best Zones
Ready to try Best Zones?
Open DigMate and start using Best Zones on your next prospecting trip.
FAQ — Best Zones
Does a high Best Zones score guarantee gold?
No. Nothing can guarantee gold. Best Zones tells you which ground has the strongest geological and historical indicators. It stacks the odds in your favour — it does not remove the uncertainty of prospecting.
What data does Best Zones use?
Best Zones uses publicly available geological survey data, topographic elevation data, historical mining records, and drainage analysis. It does not use proprietary or secret data sources.
Does Best Zones work in WA?
DigMate is currently focused on NSW and VIC. WA coverage is planned for a future update.
Other DigMate features
One tap. One recommended spot. Based on real terrain data — not a random guess
Drop a pin anywhere on the map and get an instant terrain analysis for that exact spot
See the likely path gold has travelled through your target area — from source to trap
Stop guessing. Start digging smarter.
DigMate combines terrain analysis, historical mining data, and geological indicators to help you find better ground. Built for Australian prospectors.
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