Ground Scan
A rapid terrain assessment for the ground you are standing on right now
Ground Scan analyses the terrain immediately around your current GPS position and gives you a rapid assessment of the prospecting potential of the ground you are standing on.
What Ground Scan actually does
Ground Scan uses your current GPS position to pull terrain, geological, and historical data for the immediate area. It returns a rapid assessment of the key indicators — slope, drainage, geology, proximity to workings — and a plain-language summary of what the ground suggests.
Ground Scan works best when you are physically at your target location with GPS active.
The app analyses the terrain around your current position.
Review the indicator breakdown for the ground you are standing on.
Use the assessment to decide whether to work this spot or move to a better-indicated location nearby.
Common use cases for Ground Scan
Ready to try Ground Scan?
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FAQ — Ground Scan
What is the difference between Ground Scan and Best Zones?
Best Zones gives you a broad overview of scored terrain across an area. Ground Scan gives you a rapid assessment of the specific ground you are standing on right now. Use Best Zones for planning, Ground Scan for in-field decisions.
Other DigMate features
AI-scored terrain — see where gold is most likely to settle before you leave home
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
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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