FILEDLode Claim

SOUTH FORK MINING #4

20 acre Lode Claim · Siskiyou County, Calif. · BLM Serial No. CA101371643
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
CA101371643
CLAIM NAME
SOUTH FORK MINING #4
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Filed
ACREAGE
20 acres
ALIQUOT
SE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.170N., R.60E., Sec. 12, SE
JURISDICTION
Siskiyou County, California
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Siskiyou County
STATE
California
LAT
41.87°N
LNG
123.46°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:10630348
Adjacent — <0.5 mi
OSM Trail
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◎ DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE
SURVEY GEOMETRY — LAYER A

SOUTH FORK MINING #4 occupies the southeast quarter of T.170N., R.60E., Sec. 12, SE — approximately 20 acres of federally administered land in Siskiyou County, California. Under the General Mining Act of 1872, this parcel is identified by BLM serial number CA101371643 and is subject to annual maintenance obligations of $165 or equivalent assessment work.

LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Siskiyou County's Yreka Mining District was a major quartz-lode center during the 1850s–1900s, with deep mines and rich surface showings that drew sustained attention from hard-rock miners. The Scott River valley, Etna region, and Klamath River system all produced documented placer gold and lode quartz. Recent claim activity has concentrated in the Marble Mountain and Scott Bar areas, where paleochannels and exposed mineralization remain visible. The BLM Redding Field Office administers federal claims; many historic mine buildings and prospects remain accessible.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:10630348 (mapped off-road route), lies approximately 305 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
20
FILED / PENDING
48
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 29% ACTIVE

20 active claims surround SOUTH FORK MINING #4 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 SOUTH FORK MINING #4 mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to SOUTH FORK MINING #4 (CA101371643) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 20 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. SOUTH FORK MINING #4 is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim CA101371643?
CA101371643 is located in Siskiyou County, California. PLSS survey reference: T.170N., R.60E., Sec. 12, SE. 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 Siskiyou County, California?
To stake near Siskiyou 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 SOUTH FORK MINING #4

SOUTH FORK MINING #4 is a 20-acre Lode Claim in Siskiyou County, California (CA), filed under BLM serial number CA101371643 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.170N., R.60E., Sec. 12, SE within the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). The aliquot designation SE 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: Filed. 20 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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