ACTIVELode Claim

HORSESHOE II #4

20.66 acre Lode Claim · Sierra County, N.M. · BLM Serial No. NM101718273
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
NM101718273
CLAIM NAME
HORSESHOE II #4
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
20.66 acres
ALIQUOT
SE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.180S., R.30W., Sec. 2, SE
JURISDICTION
Sierra County, New Mexico
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Sierra County
STATE
New Mexico
LAT
32.76°N
LNG
107.11°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:14460313
Adjacent — <0.5 mi
OSM Trail
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SURVEY GEOMETRY — LAYER A

HORSESHOE II #4 occupies the southeast quarter of T.180S., R.30W., Sec. 2, SE — approximately 20.66 acres of federally administered land in Sierra County, New Mexico. Under the General Mining Act of 1872, this parcel is identified by BLM serial number NM101718273 and is subject to annual maintenance obligations of $165 or equivalent assessment work.

LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Sierra County's Hillsboro Mining District produced notable hard-rock and placer gold during the 1880s–1920s. The Rio Grande and Black Range drainage systems contain paleochannel deposits and quartz float indicating under-explored mineralization. Renewed interest in historic tailings reprocessing and deep lode targets has driven recent exploration. The BLM Truth or Consequences Field Office administers federal claims; this desert region offers year-round access.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:14460313 (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
49
FILED / PENDING
0
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 100% ACTIVE

49 active claims surround HORSESHOE II #4 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 HORSESHOE II #4 mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to HORSESHOE II #4 (NM101718273) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 49 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. HORSESHOE II #4 is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim NM101718273?
NM101718273 is located in Sierra County, New Mexico. PLSS survey reference: T.180S., R.30W., Sec. 2, 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 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 Sierra County, New Mexico?
To stake near Sierra 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 HORSESHOE II #4

HORSESHOE II #4 is a 20.66-acre Lode Claim in Sierra County, New Mexico (NM), filed under BLM serial number NM101718273 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.180S., R.30W., Sec. 2, 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. 49 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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