ACTIVELode Claim

HORSE LAUGH

16.8 acre Lode Claim · Lewis and Clark County, Mont. · BLM Serial No. MT101386459
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
MT101386459
CLAIM NAME
HORSE LAUGH
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
16.8 acres
ALIQUOT
NW
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.130N., R.80W., Sec. 23, NW
JURISDICTION
Lewis and Clark County, Montana
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Lewis and Clark County
STATE
Montana
LAT
46.87°N
LNG
112.58°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:1324220163
Adjacent — <0.5 mi
OSM Trail
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◎ DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE
SURVEY GEOMETRY — LAYER A

HORSE LAUGH occupies the northwest quarter of T.130N., R.80W., Sec. 23, NW — approximately 16.8 acres of federally administered land in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Under the General Mining Act of 1872, this parcel is identified by BLM serial number MT101386459 and is subject to annual maintenance obligations of $165 or equivalent assessment work.

LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Lewis and Clark County's Last Chance Gulch district was one of Montana's greatest gold camps during the 1860s–1890s, producing gold from both hard-rock lodes and rich placer deposits. The Tenmile Creek and Little Prickly Pear drainages remain productive; modern prospectors have identified paleochannel deposits in valley bottoms. Recent geological work has confirmed under-explored mineralized corridors in the Gates of the Mountains. The BLM Helena Field Office administers federal claims; Helena serves as the regional mining hub.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:1324220163 (mapped off-road route), lies approximately 371 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
207
FILED / PENDING
4
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 98% ACTIVE

207 active claims surround HORSE LAUGH 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 HORSE LAUGH mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to HORSE LAUGH (MT101386459) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 207 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. HORSE LAUGH is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim MT101386459?
MT101386459 is located in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. PLSS survey reference: T.130N., R.80W., Sec. 23, 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 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 Lewis and Clark County, Montana?
To stake near Lewis and Clark 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 HORSE LAUGH

HORSE LAUGH is a 16.8-acre Lode Claim in Lewis and Clark County, Montana (MT), filed under BLM serial number MT101386459 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.130N., R.80W., Sec. 23, 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. 207 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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