FILEDPlacer Claim

Canyon Creek Gold Bend

20 acre Placer Claim · Trinity County, Calif. · BLM Serial No. CA106715205
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
CA106715205
CLAIM NAME
Canyon Creek Gold Bend
TYPE
Placer Claim
STATUS
Filed
ACREAGE
20 acres
ALIQUOT
SE
JURISDICTION
Trinity County, California
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Trinity County
STATE
California
LAT
40.78°N
LNG
123.06°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:10645453
0.6 mi
OSM Trail
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LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Trinity County remains one of California's most remote mining districts, with small placer operations in the Trinity River, South Fork, and their tributaries providing gold since the 1850s. The county's steep terrain and limited road access have preserved a relatively untouched landscape where pocket gold and alluvial deposits persist. Modern access is via Highway 299; seasonal water availability makes summer the prime exploration window. The BLM Redding Field Office administers federal mineral entry; this is true backcountry prospecting terrain.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:10645453 (mapped off-road route), lies 0.6 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
25
FILED / PENDING
95
OPEN EST.
~11
CLAIM DENSITY — 21% ACTIVE

25 active claims surround Canyon Creek Gold Bend 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 Canyon Creek Gold Bend mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to Canyon Creek Gold Bend (CA106715205) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 25 active BLM claims within approximately 7 miles. Use AuthoriProspector's 20-acre aliquot grid to identify specific open blocks before staking.
What is a placer 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. Canyon Creek Gold Bend is recorded as a Placer Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim CA106715205?
CA106715205 is located in Trinity County, California. PLSS survey reference: 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 Trinity County, California?
To stake near Trinity 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 Canyon Creek Gold Bend

Canyon Creek Gold Bend is a 20-acre Placer Claim in Trinity County, California (CA), filed under BLM serial number CA106715205 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: Filed. 25 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

To find open federal land adjacent to Canyon Creek Gold Bend, AuthoriProspector overlays live BLM claims at 20-acre aliquot precision alongside USGS MRDS historic mine markers, BLM wilderness boundaries, and military no-go zones.

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