ACTIVELode Claim

NO 4 ABOVE DISCOVERY

20 acre Lode Claim · Southcentral Alaska, Alaska · BLM Serial No. AK106501826
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
AK106501826
CLAIM NAME
NO 4 ABOVE DISCOVERY
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
20 acres
ALIQUOT
N2
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.270N., R.120W., Sec. 31, N2
JURISDICTION
Southcentral Alaska, Alaska
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Southcentral Alaska
STATE
Alaska
LAT
62.39°N
LNG
151.57°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:368520319
17.8 mi
OSM Trail
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◎ DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE
SURVEY GEOMETRY — LAYER A

NO 4 ABOVE DISCOVERY occupies the north half of T.270N., R.120W., Sec. 31, N2 — approximately 20 acres of federally administered land in Southcentral Alaska, Alaska. Under the General Mining Act of 1872, this parcel is identified by BLM serial number AK106501826 and is subject to annual maintenance obligations of $165 or equivalent assessment work.

LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Southcentral Alaska's Cook Inlet and Matanuska-Susitna valleys contain documented placer and hard-rock mineralization. Turnagain Arm's Hope and Sunrise creek systems produced documented placer gold from the 1895 rush; the Independence Mine in Hatcher Pass (Matanuska-Susitna) was Alaska's most productive hard-rock lode gold mine, operating through 1951. Modern geological surveys suggest under-explored quartz vein systems and paleochannel deposits in glaciated valleys. Both state and federal land; Alaska DNR permits required for state mineral entry. Year-round road access via Glenn and Parks Highways.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:368520319 (mapped off-road route), lies 17.8 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
15
FILED / PENDING
0
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 100% ACTIVE

15 active claims surround NO 4 ABOVE DISCOVERY 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 NO 4 ABOVE DISCOVERY mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to NO 4 ABOVE DISCOVERY (AK106501826) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 15 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. NO 4 ABOVE DISCOVERY is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim AK106501826?
AK106501826 is located in Southcentral Alaska, Alaska. PLSS survey reference: T.270N., R.120W., Sec. 31, N2. 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 Southcentral Alaska, Alaska?
To stake near Southcentral 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 NO 4 ABOVE DISCOVERY

NO 4 ABOVE DISCOVERY is a 20-acre Lode Claim in Southcentral Alaska, Alaska (AK), filed under BLM serial number AK106501826 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.270N., R.120W., Sec. 31, N2 within the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). The aliquot designation N2 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. 15 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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