ACTIVELode Claim

SP17

20.66 acre Lode Claim · La Paz County, Ariz. · BLM Serial No. AZ101624781
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
AZ101624781
CLAIM NAME
SP17
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
20.66 acres
ALIQUOT
SW
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.30N., R.200W., Sec. 4, SW
JURISDICTION
La Paz County, Arizona
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
La Paz County
STATE
Arizona
LAT
33.62°N
LNG
114.33°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:1308913883
Adjacent — <0.5 mi · Grade 3 — Rough (4WD recommended)
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◎ DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE
SURVEY GEOMETRY — LAYER A

SP17 occupies the southwest quarter of T.30N., R.200W., Sec. 4, SW — approximately 20.66 acres of federally administered land in La Paz County, Arizona. Under the General Mining Act of 1872, this parcel is identified by BLM serial number AZ101624781 and is subject to annual maintenance obligations of $165 or equivalent assessment work.

LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

La Paz County's remote desert placer belt — particularly the Plomosa and Dome Rock Mountains — has produced steady placer gold output since the 1900s. The Colorado River and its low terraces contain both large-scale paleodepositional zones and small pocket deposits. Modern prospecting has identified new targets using geological mapping of Tertiary fanglomerate. The BLM Hassayampa Field Office administers claims; water access is limited — this is true desert prospecting.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:1308913883 (mapped off-road route), lies 0.4 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
448
FILED / PENDING
51
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 90% ACTIVE

448 active claims surround SP17 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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AZ CLAIM LAW — QUICK REF
ACREAGE LIMITS
20 ac (lode) · 160 ac (placer)
ANNUAL FEE
$165/claim/year
RECORDING WINDOW
90 days
RECORDING OFFICE
County Recorder + BLM Arizona State Office
STATUTE
ARS § 27-101 · 30 U.S.C. § 22
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Common Questions

Is land adjacent to the SP17 mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to SP17 (AZ101624781) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 448 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. SP17 is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim AZ101624781?
AZ101624781 is located in La Paz County, Arizona. PLSS survey reference: T.30N., R.200W., Sec. 4, SW. 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 Arizona mining claim requirements?
Arizona claims on federal land require: a mineral discovery, posted Notice of Location with 4 corner monuments, recording with the County Recorder + BLM Arizona State Office within 90 days, and annual maintenance of $165/claim/year. Statute: ARS § 27-101 · 30 U.S.C. § 22.
How do I stake a mining claim near La Paz County, Arizona?
To stake near La Paz County: (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 County Recorder + BLM Arizona State Office within 90 days; (6) Pay BLM $165/claim/year annual maintenance.

About SP17

SP17 is a 20.66-acre Lode Claim in La Paz County, Arizona (AZ), filed under BLM serial number AZ101624781 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.30N., R.200W., Sec. 4, SW within the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). The aliquot designation SW 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. 448 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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