ACTIVELode Claim

GULF 7

20.66 acre Lode Claim · Catron County, N.M. · BLM Serial No. NM105295526
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
NM105295526
CLAIM NAME
GULF 7
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
20.66 acres
ALIQUOT
NE
JURISDICTION
Catron County, New Mexico
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Catron County
STATE
New Mexico
LAT
34.36°N
LNG
107.90°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:1295946324
Adjacent — <0.5 mi
OSM Trail
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◎ DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE
LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Catron County's remote Mogollon district and Gila National Forest lands preserve some of the Southwest's least disturbed gold mineralization. The San Francisco and Gila rivers contain both historic and recent placer deposits; quartz vein showings suggest hard-rock potential. The rugged terrain and wilderness designation limit mechanized prospecting but enable pristine ground recovery. The BLM Quemado Field Office administers federal claims; this is true backcountry terrain.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:1295946324 (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
710
FILED / PENDING
214
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 77% ACTIVE

710 active claims surround GULF 7 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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NM CLAIM LAW — QUICK REF
New Mexico follows federal 1872 Mining Act rules. Contact BLM NM State Office for current requirements.
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Common Questions

Is land adjacent to the GULF 7 mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to GULF 7 (NM105295526) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 710 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. GULF 7 is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim NM105295526?
NM105295526 is located in Catron County, New Mexico. PLSS survey reference: NE. 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 New Mexico mining claim requirements?
New Mexico 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 Catron County, New Mexico?
To stake near Catron 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 GULF 7

GULF 7 is a 20.66-acre Lode Claim in Catron County, New Mexico (NM), filed under BLM serial number NM105295526 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. 710 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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