ACTIVELode Claim

BIG JIM

20 acre Lode Claim · Jefferson County, Mont. · BLM Serial No. MT102151834
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
MT102151834
CLAIM NAME
BIG JIM
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
20 acres
ALIQUOT
SE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.60N., R.50W., Sec. 5, SE
JURISDICTION
Jefferson County, Montana
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Jefferson County
STATE
Montana
LAT
46.30°N
LNG
112.25°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:1362431246
0.5 mi
OSM Trail
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SURVEY GEOMETRY — LAYER A

BIG JIM occupies the southeast quarter of T.60N., R.50W., Sec. 5, SE — approximately 20 acres of federally administered land in Jefferson County, Montana. Under the General Mining Act of 1872, this parcel is identified by BLM serial number MT102151834 and is subject to annual maintenance obligations of $165 or equivalent assessment work.

LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Jefferson County's Alder Gulch district — site of Montana's first major gold discovery in 1863 — remains a benchmark for placer prospecting education. The Alder, Meadow, and Willow creeks all produced exceptional gold; modern analysis suggests paleochannel gravels at depth remain largely untested. The Ruby Range and surrounding quartz veins indicate continued hard-rock potential. The BLM Butte Field Office administers federal claims; Butte County Clerk handles filing.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:1362431246 (mapped off-road route), lies 0.5 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
354
FILED / PENDING
4
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 99% ACTIVE

354 active claims surround BIG JIM 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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MT CLAIM LAW — QUICK REF
ACREAGE LIMITS
20 ac (lode) · 160 ac (placer)
ANNUAL FEE
$165/claim/year
RECORDING WINDOW
90 days
RECORDING OFFICE
County Clerk + BLM Montana State Office
STATUTE
MCA 82-2-101 · 30 U.S.C. § 22
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Common Questions

Is land adjacent to the BIG JIM mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to BIG JIM (MT102151834) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 354 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. BIG JIM is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim MT102151834?
MT102151834 is located in Jefferson County, Montana. PLSS survey reference: T.60N., R.50W., Sec. 5, 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 Montana mining claim requirements?
Montana claims on federal land require: a mineral discovery, posted Notice of Location with 4 corner monuments, recording with the County Clerk + BLM Montana State Office within 90 days, and annual maintenance of $165/claim/year. Statute: MCA 82-2-101 · 30 U.S.C. § 22.
How do I stake a mining claim near Jefferson County, Montana?
To stake near Jefferson 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 Clerk + BLM Montana State Office within 90 days; (6) Pay BLM $165/claim/year annual maintenance.

About BIG JIM

BIG JIM is a 20-acre Lode Claim in Jefferson County, Montana (MT), filed under BLM serial number MT102151834 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.60N., R.50W., Sec. 5, 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. 354 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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