ACTIVELode Claim

GOLDEN HORN CLAIM

20.66 acre Lode Claim · Bristol Bay / Western Alaska, Alaska · BLM Serial No. AK106650465
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
AK106650465
CLAIM NAME
GOLDEN HORN CLAIM
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
20.66 acres
ALIQUOT
NE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.270N., R.470W., Sec. 11, NE
JURISDICTION
Bristol Bay / Western Alaska, Alaska
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Bristol Bay / Western Alaska
STATE
Alaska
LAT
62.45°N
LNG
157.92°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:1192701758
Adjacent — <0.5 mi
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◎ DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE
SURVEY GEOMETRY — LAYER A

GOLDEN HORN CLAIM occupies the northeast quarter of T.270N., R.470W., Sec. 11, NE — approximately 20.66 acres of federally administered land in Bristol Bay / Western Alaska, Alaska. Under the General Mining Act of 1872, this parcel is identified by BLM serial number AK106650465 and is subject to annual maintenance obligations of $165 or equivalent assessment work.

LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Bristol Bay and Western Alaska's remote placer belt produced steady small-scale gold output during the 1900s–present. The Kuskokwim River drainage and tributary systems contain documented paleochannel and bench deposits. Modern prospecting has identified overlooked creek segments and ancient pay gravels. Limited federal BLM claims; state permitting required. Access primarily by floatplane; seasonal field window June–September; pristine wilderness prospecting terrain.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:1192701758 (mapped off-road route), lies approximately 599 feet from this claim's centroid. off-road vehicle clearance is required. Vehicle staging is feasible directly adjacent to the claim boundary.

◎ AREA CLAIM DENSITY — 7-MILE RADIUS
ACTIVE CLAIMS
50
FILED / PENDING
0
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 100% ACTIVE

50 active claims surround GOLDEN HORN CLAIM within a 7-mile radius. The estimated open aliquot count is approximate — use the live map for precise 20-acre resolution.

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AK CLAIM LAW — QUICK REF
ACREAGE LIMITS
20 ac (lode) · 40 ac (placer)
ANNUAL FEE
$165/claim/year or $400 annual labor
RECORDING WINDOW
90 days federal · 30 days state DNR
RECORDING OFFICE
Alaska DNR Recording District
STATUTE
AS 38.05.195 · 43 C.F.R. § 3832
⚠ State and federal land may adjoin — verify BLM vs DNR surface management before staking.
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Common Questions

Is land adjacent to the GOLDEN HORN CLAIM mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to GOLDEN HORN CLAIM (AK106650465) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 50 active BLM claims within approximately 7 miles. Use AuthoriProspector's 20-acre aliquot grid to identify specific open blocks before staking.
What is a lode claim and how does it differ from other claim types?
A lode mining claim covers a hard-rock vein or ledge and is limited to 20 acres. A placer claim covers alluvial deposits (stream-bed gold, gravels) up to 160 acres. Mill site claims cover processing land. GOLDEN HORN CLAIM is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim AK106650465?
AK106650465 is located in Bristol Bay / Western Alaska, Alaska. PLSS survey reference: T.270N., R.470W., Sec. 11, NE. AuthoriProspector plots the 20-acre aliquot boundary on a live map with satellite and terrain basemaps — open a free preview to view the interactive boundary.
What are the Alaska mining claim requirements?
Alaska claims on federal land require: a mineral discovery, posted Notice of Location with 4 corner monuments, recording with the Alaska DNR Recording District within 90 days federal · 30 days state DNR, and annual maintenance of $165/claim/year or $400 annual labor. Statute: AS 38.05.195 · 43 C.F.R. § 3832.
How do I stake a mining claim near Bristol Bay / Western Alaska, Alaska?
To stake near Bristol Bay / Western Alaska: (1) Find an unclaimed aliquot on AuthoriProspector's map; (2) Make a physical mineral discovery; (3) Post Notice of Location and mark all four corners; (4) Generate a legally-formatted NOL PDF via AuthoriProspector; (5) Record with the Alaska DNR Recording District within 90 days federal · 30 days state DNR; (6) Pay BLM $165/claim/year or $400 annual labor annual maintenance.

About GOLDEN HORN CLAIM

GOLDEN HORN CLAIM is a 20.66-acre Lode Claim in Bristol Bay / Western Alaska, Alaska (AK), filed under BLM serial number AK106650465 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.270N., R.470W., Sec. 11, NE within the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). The aliquot designation NE identifies the specific 20-acre sub-parcel.

Under the General Mining Act of 1872 (30 U.S.C. § 22), claims on federal land are maintained by filing the annual maintenance fee or performing assessment work. Current BLM status: Active. 50 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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