ACTIVELode Claim

GUS 53

20.66 acre Lode Claim · Mohave County, Ariz. · BLM Serial No. AZ105246916
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
AZ105246916
CLAIM NAME
GUS 53
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
20.66 acres
ALIQUOT
SWSE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.220N., R.180W., Sec. 1, SWSE
JURISDICTION
Mohave County, Arizona
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Mohave County
STATE
Arizona
LAT
35.32°N
LNG
114.16°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:16884959
0.9 mi
OSM Trail
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SURVEY GEOMETRY — LAYER A

GUS 53 occupies the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of T.220N., R.180W., Sec. 1, SWSE — approximately 20.66 acres of federally administered land in Mohave County, Arizona. Under the General Mining Act of 1872, this parcel is identified by BLM serial number AZ105246916 and is subject to annual maintenance obligations of $165 or equivalent assessment work.

LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Mohave County's northern Arizona placer belt, anchored by the Chloride and Oatman historic districts, produced substantial gold from stream gravels and bench deposits during the 1890s–1950s. The Eldorado, Virgin, and Hualpai valleys contain mapped paleochannels and terrace deposits. Modern interest has focused on reprocessing historic tailings and exploring under-explored paleochannel extensions. The BLM Hassayampa Field Office handles federal claims; high desert elevation provides year-round access.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:16884959 (mapped off-road route), lies 0.9 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
900
FILED / PENDING
26
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 97% ACTIVE

900 active claims surround GUS 53 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 GUS 53 mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to GUS 53 (AZ105246916) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 900 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. GUS 53 is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim AZ105246916?
AZ105246916 is located in Mohave County, Arizona. PLSS survey reference: T.220N., R.180W., Sec. 1, SWSE. 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 Mohave County, Arizona?
To stake near Mohave 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 GUS 53

GUS 53 is a 20.66-acre Lode Claim in Mohave County, Arizona (AZ), filed under BLM serial number AZ105246916 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.220N., R.180W., Sec. 1, SWSE within the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). The aliquot designation SWSE 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. 900 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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