ACTIVELode Claim

Chunky Salamander

2882.01 acre Lode Claim · Amador County, Calif. · BLM Serial No. CA106350479
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
CA106350479
CLAIM NAME
Chunky Salamander
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
2882.01 acres
ALIQUOT
JURISDICTION
Amador County, California
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Amador County
STATE
California
LAT
38.25°N
LNG
120.61°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:10306592
2.6 mi
OSM Trail
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◎ DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE
LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Amador County's deep-channel gravels and quartz lode systems made it a top gold producer during the Mother Lode era (1850s–1920s). Sutter Creek, Jackson, and Volcano served as mining boom towns — the Kennedy, Argonaut, and Jackson mines operated continuously into the 1940s. Today, paleochannel mapping has identified buried Tertiary and Quaternary pay gravels that remain largely untested by modern prospectors. Active claim renewal in the Jackson and Ione districts suggests sustained economic interest; the BLM Folsom Field Office handles surface administration.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:10306592 (mapped off-road route), lies 2.6 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
59
FILED / PENDING
62
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 49% ACTIVE

59 active claims surround Chunky Salamander 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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CA 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 California State Office
STATUTE
Pub. Resources Code § 2001 · 30 U.S.C. § 22
⚠ Suction dredge moratorium in effect statewide (2016). CEQA review may apply on state land.
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Common Questions

Is land adjacent to the Chunky Salamander mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to Chunky Salamander (CA106350479) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 59 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. Chunky Salamander is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim CA106350479?
CA106350479 is located in Amador County, California. 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 California mining claim requirements?
California claims on federal land require: a mineral discovery, posted Notice of Location with 4 corner monuments, recording with the County Recorder + BLM California State Office within 90 days, and annual maintenance of $165/claim/year. Statute: Pub. Resources Code § 2001 · 30 U.S.C. § 22.
How do I stake a mining claim near Amador County, California?
To stake near Amador 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 California State Office within 90 days; (6) Pay BLM $165/claim/year annual maintenance.

About Chunky Salamander

Chunky Salamander is a 2882.01-acre Lode Claim in Amador County, California (CA), filed under BLM serial number CA106350479 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. 59 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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