ACTIVELode Claim

SOUTHERNER

160 acre Lode Claim · Grant County, N.M. · BLM Serial No. NM101558433
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
NM101558433
CLAIM NAME
SOUTHERNER
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
160 acres
ALIQUOT
NE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.100S., R.100W., Sec. 16, NE
JURISDICTION
Grant County, New Mexico
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Grant County
STATE
New Mexico
LAT
33.44°N
LNG
107.87°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:338419809
Adjacent — <0.5 mi · Grade 4 — Very rough (4WD required)
OSM Trail
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◎ DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE
SURVEY GEOMETRY — LAYER A

SOUTHERNER occupies the northeast quarter of T.100S., R.100W., Sec. 16, NE — approximately 160 acres of federally administered land in Grant County, New Mexico. Under the General Mining Act of 1872, this parcel is identified by BLM serial number NM101558433 and is subject to annual maintenance obligations of $165 or equivalent assessment work.

LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Grant County's Mogollon Range district was one of the Southwest's premier hard-rock gold-silver producers during the 1880s–1940s, with the Mogollon Camp mining significant quantities. The Gila River drainage remains auriferous; modern prospecting has identified epithermal vein swarms and disseminated porphyry gold. Year-round climate enables extended field season. The BLM Silver City Field Office administers federal claims; water access is limited to riparian zones.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:338419809 (mapped off-road route), lies approximately 265 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
202
FILED / PENDING
17
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 92% ACTIVE

202 active claims surround SOUTHERNER 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 SOUTHERNER mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to SOUTHERNER (NM101558433) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 202 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. SOUTHERNER is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim NM101558433?
NM101558433 is located in Grant County, New Mexico. PLSS survey reference: T.100S., R.100W., Sec. 16, 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 Grant County, New Mexico?
To stake near Grant 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 SOUTHERNER

SOUTHERNER is a 160-acre Lode Claim in Grant County, New Mexico (NM), filed under BLM serial number NM101558433 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.100S., R.100W., Sec. 16, NE within the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). The aliquot designation NE 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. 202 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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