FILEDLode Claim

BJM 6

20.66 acre Lode Claim · Valley County, Idaho · BLM Serial No. ID105794296
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
ID105794296
CLAIM NAME
BJM 6
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Filed
ACREAGE
20.66 acres
ALIQUOT
SW
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.260N., R.10W., Sec. 27, SW
JURISDICTION
Valley County, Idaho
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Valley County
STATE
Idaho
LAT
45.56°N
LNG
116.44°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:801815258
Adjacent — <0.5 mi · Grade 5 — Barely passable (serious 4WD)
OSM Trail
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◎ DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE
SURVEY GEOMETRY — LAYER A

BJM 6 occupies the southwest quarter of T.260N., R.10W., Sec. 27, SW — approximately 20.66 acres of federally administered land in Valley County, Idaho. Under the General Mining Act of 1872, this parcel is identified by BLM serial number ID105794296 and is subject to annual maintenance obligations of $165 or equivalent assessment work.

LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Valley County's remote high-country placer belt — particularly the Johnson Creek and Warren areas — has produced consistent small-scale gold output since the 1890s. The South Fork Salmon River and its tributaries contain both documented and under-explored pay gravels. This is true wilderness prospecting terrain; access is by foot or pack stock in many areas. The BLM McCall Field Office administers claims; seasonal access limits to July–October.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:801815258 (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
39
FILED / PENDING
21
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 65% ACTIVE

39 active claims surround BJM 6 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 BJM 6 mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to BJM 6 (ID105794296) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 39 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. BJM 6 is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim ID105794296?
ID105794296 is located in Valley County, Idaho. PLSS survey reference: T.260N., R.10W., Sec. 27, SW. 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 Valley County, Idaho?
To stake near Valley 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 BJM 6

BJM 6 is a 20.66-acre Lode Claim in Valley County, Idaho (ID), filed under BLM serial number ID105794296 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.260N., R.10W., Sec. 27, SW within the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). The aliquot designation SW 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: Filed. 39 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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