ACTIVELode Claim

ACE OF SPADES

20 acre Lode Claim · Elmore County, Idaho · BLM Serial No. ID101577458
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
ID101577458
CLAIM NAME
ACE OF SPADES
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
20 acres
ALIQUOT
NW
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.60N., R.100E., Sec. 29, NW
JURISDICTION
Elmore County, Idaho
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Elmore County
STATE
Idaho
LAT
43.83°N
LNG
115.30°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:1491717243
Adjacent — <0.5 mi
OSM Trail
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◎ DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE
SURVEY GEOMETRY — LAYER A

ACE OF SPADES occupies the northwest quarter of T.60N., R.100E., Sec. 29, NW — approximately 20 acres of federally administered land in Elmore County, Idaho. Under the General Mining Act of 1872, this parcel is identified by BLM serial number ID101577458 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:1491717243 (mapped off-road route), lies approximately 604 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
89
FILED / PENDING
209
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 30% ACTIVE

89 active claims surround ACE OF SPADES 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 ACE OF SPADES mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to ACE OF SPADES (ID101577458) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 89 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. ACE OF SPADES is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim ID101577458?
ID101577458 is located in Elmore County, Idaho. PLSS survey reference: T.60N., R.100E., Sec. 29, NW. 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 ACE OF SPADES

ACE OF SPADES is a 20-acre Lode Claim in Elmore County, Idaho (ID), filed under BLM serial number ID101577458 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.60N., R.100E., Sec. 29, NW within the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). The aliquot designation NW 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. 89 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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