ACTIVELode Claim

DOC SOUTH

20 acre Lode Claim · Teller County, Colo. · BLM Serial No. CO106766008
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
CO106766008
CLAIM NAME
DOC SOUTH
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
20 acres
ALIQUOT
NWSE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.150S., R.670W., Sec. 8, NWSE
JURISDICTION
Teller County, Colorado
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Teller County
STATE
Colorado
LAT
38.76°N
LNG
104.91°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:7690860
Adjacent — <0.5 mi
OSM Trail
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◎ DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE
SURVEY GEOMETRY — LAYER A

DOC SOUTH occupies the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of T.150S., R.670W., Sec. 8, NWSE — approximately 20 acres of federally administered land in Teller County, Colorado. Under the General Mining Act of 1872, this parcel is identified by BLM serial number CO106766008 and is subject to annual maintenance obligations of $165 or equivalent assessment work.

LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Teller County's Cripple Creek Mining District was one of North America's greatest gold camps, producing over 21 million ounces during its 1891–1960 peak. The Rampart Range remains a tectonically active mineralized system with deep quartz veins and disseminated porphyry gold. Recent geological mapping has identified under-explored targets adjacent to historic producers. The BLM Pueblo Field Office handles federal claims; many historic buildings and mine workings remain visible on public land.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:7690860 (mapped off-road route), lies 0.2 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
24
FILED / PENDING
9
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 73% ACTIVE

24 active claims surround DOC SOUTH 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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CO CLAIM LAW — QUICK REF
Colorado follows federal 1872 Mining Act rules. Contact BLM CO State Office for current requirements.
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Common Questions

Is land adjacent to the DOC SOUTH mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to DOC SOUTH (CO106766008) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 24 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. DOC SOUTH is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim CO106766008?
CO106766008 is located in Teller County, Colorado. PLSS survey reference: T.150S., R.670W., Sec. 8, NWSE. 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 Colorado mining claim requirements?
Colorado claims on federal land require: a mineral discovery, posted Notice of Location with 4 corner monuments, recording with the county recorder and BLM state office within 90 days, and annual maintenance of $165/year. Statute: 30 U.S.C. § 22.
How do I stake a mining claim near Teller County, Colorado?
To stake near Teller 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 within 90 days; (6) Pay BLM $165 annual maintenance.

About DOC SOUTH

DOC SOUTH is a 20-acre Lode Claim in Teller County, Colorado (CO), filed under BLM serial number CO106766008 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.150S., R.670W., Sec. 8, NWSE within the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). The aliquot designation NWSE 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. 24 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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