ACTIVELode Claim

ALPHA STAR

20.66 acre Lode Claim · Elmore County, Idaho · BLM Serial No. ID101459876
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
ID101459876
CLAIM NAME
ALPHA STAR
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
20.66 acres
ALIQUOT
SE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.120N., R.30E., Sec. 3, SE
JURISDICTION
Elmore County, Idaho
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Elmore County
STATE
Idaho
LAT
44.40°N
LNG
116.08°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:13924531
Adjacent — <0.5 mi
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SURVEY GEOMETRY — LAYER A

ALPHA STAR occupies the southeast quarter of T.120N., R.30E., Sec. 3, SE — approximately 20.66 acres of federally administered land in Elmore County, Idaho. Under the General Mining Act of 1872, this parcel is identified by BLM serial number ID101459876 and is subject to annual maintenance obligations of $165 or equivalent assessment work.

LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Elmore County's Mountain Home district and Castle Creek drainage produced documented placer and lode gold during the 1880s–1950s. The South Fork Boise River system contains mapped paleochannels and bench terraces; modern prospecting has identified overlooked creek segments. The semi-arid climate allows extended field season. The BLM Bruneau Field Office administers federal claims; access is via mountain roads open summer-through-fall.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:13924531 (mapped off-road route), lies 0.3 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
32
FILED / PENDING
2
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 94% ACTIVE

32 active claims surround ALPHA STAR 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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ID CLAIM LAW — QUICK REF
Idaho follows federal 1872 Mining Act rules. Contact BLM ID State Office for current requirements.
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Common Questions

Is land adjacent to the ALPHA STAR mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to ALPHA STAR (ID101459876) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 32 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. ALPHA STAR is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim ID101459876?
ID101459876 is located in Elmore County, Idaho. PLSS survey reference: T.120N., R.30E., Sec. 3, 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 Idaho mining claim requirements?
Idaho 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 Elmore County, Idaho?
To stake near Elmore 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 ALPHA STAR

ALPHA STAR is a 20.66-acre Lode Claim in Elmore County, Idaho (ID), filed under BLM serial number ID101459876 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.120N., R.30E., Sec. 3, 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: Active. 32 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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