ACTIVEPlacer Claim

Alder Placers

320 acre Placer Claim · Elmore County, Idaho · BLM Serial No. ID106339899
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
ID106339899
CLAIM NAME
Alder Placers
TYPE
Placer Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
320 acres
ALIQUOT
JURISDICTION
Elmore County, Idaho
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Elmore County
STATE
Idaho
LAT
44.01°N
LNG
115.95°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:13760023
Adjacent — <0.5 mi
OSM Trail
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◎ DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE
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:13760023 (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
412
FILED / PENDING
298
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 58% ACTIVE

412 active claims surround Alder Placers 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 Alder Placers mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to Alder Placers (ID106339899) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 412 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. Alder Placers is recorded as a Placer Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim ID106339899?
ID106339899 is located in Elmore County, Idaho. PLSS survey reference: . 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 Alder Placers

Alder Placers is a 320-acre Placer Claim in Elmore County, Idaho (ID), filed under BLM serial number ID106339899 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: Active. 412 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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