ACTIVELode Claim

BILLYGOAT

40 acre Lode Claim · Mohave County, Ariz. · BLM Serial No. AZ106711749
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
AZ106711749
CLAIM NAME
BILLYGOAT
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
40 acres
ALIQUOT
NWNW
JURISDICTION
Mohave County, Arizona
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Mohave County
STATE
Arizona
LAT
35.81°N
LNG
114.20°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:16873406
Adjacent — <0.5 mi
OSM Trail
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◎ DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE
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:16873406 (mapped off-road route), lies approximately 671 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
620
FILED / PENDING
75
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 89% ACTIVE

620 active claims surround BILLYGOAT 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 BILLYGOAT mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to BILLYGOAT (AZ106711749) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 620 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. BILLYGOAT is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim AZ106711749?
AZ106711749 is located in Mohave County, Arizona. PLSS survey reference: NWNW. 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 BILLYGOAT

BILLYGOAT is a 40-acre Lode Claim in Mohave County, Arizona (AZ), filed under BLM serial number AZ106711749 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. 620 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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