ACTIVEPlacer Claim

SMITH CREEK BENCH NO. 4

20 acre Placer Claim · Interior Alaska, Alaska · BLM Serial No. AK106541453
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
AK106541453
CLAIM NAME
SMITH CREEK BENCH NO. 4
TYPE
Placer Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
20 acres
ALIQUOT
JURISDICTION
Interior Alaska, Alaska
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Interior Alaska
STATE
Alaska
LAT
64.28°N
LNG
141.08°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:8993918
8.9 mi
OSM Trail
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◎ DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE
LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

The Fortymile Mining District — Interior Alaska's oldest continuously worked goldfield — predates the 1896 Klondike rush by over a decade. Small-scale placer operations along Chicken Creek, Franklin Gulch, and Mosquito Fork have produced documented gold through the 2020s. Seasonal access via the Taylor Highway (open May–October) provides the primary corridor to most claimable ground. The BLM Tok Field Office administers federal mineral entry in this zone; state-managed lands require separate DNR filing. Active mining claims have been renewed year-over-year in the Fortymile and Wade Creek sub-districts, indicating ongoing economic viability at current gold prices.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:8993918 (mapped off-road route), lies 8.9 miles from this claim's centroid. off-road vehicle clearance is required. Vehicle staging is feasible along the route shoulder outside claim boundaries before the final approach on foot.

◎ AREA CLAIM DENSITY — 7-MILE RADIUS
ACTIVE CLAIMS
8
FILED / PENDING
0
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 100% ACTIVE

8 active claims surround SMITH CREEK BENCH NO. 4 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 SMITH CREEK BENCH NO. 4 mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to SMITH CREEK BENCH NO. 4 (AK106541453) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 8 active BLM claims within approximately 7 miles. Use AuthoriProspector's 20-acre aliquot grid to identify specific open blocks before staking.
What is a placer 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. SMITH CREEK BENCH NO. 4 is recorded as a Placer Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim AK106541453?
AK106541453 is located in Interior Alaska, Alaska. PLSS survey reference: . 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 Interior Alaska, Alaska?
To stake near Interior 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 SMITH CREEK BENCH NO. 4

SMITH CREEK BENCH NO. 4 is a 20-acre Placer Claim in Interior Alaska, Alaska (AK), filed under BLM serial number AK106541453 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

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. 8 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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