ACTIVELode Claim

ARAGON #1

155 acre Lode Claim · Socorro County, N.M. · BLM Serial No. NM101364681
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
NM101364681
CLAIM NAME
ARAGON #1
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
155 acres
ALIQUOT
NE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.100S., R.50W., Sec. 6, NE
JURISDICTION
Socorro County, New Mexico
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Socorro County
STATE
New Mexico
LAT
33.47°N
LNG
107.38°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:177783205
Adjacent — <0.5 mi
OSM Trail
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◎ DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE
SURVEY GEOMETRY — LAYER A

ARAGON #1 occupies the northeast quarter of T.100S., R.50W., Sec. 6, NE — approximately 155 acres of federally administered land in Socorro County, New Mexico. Under the General Mining Act of 1872, this parcel is identified by BLM serial number NM101364681 and is subject to annual maintenance obligations of $165 or equivalent assessment work.

LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Socorro County's Magdalena Mountains district produced hard-rock ore during the late 1800s; the Rio Grande system contains paleochannel deposits in valley bottoms. Modern geological interest has focused on porphyry copper-gold transition zones. The high-desert climate allows year-round access; remote location preserves undiscovered ground. The BLM Socorro Field Office administers federal claims; this region remains under-explored relative to more-publicized districts.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:177783205 (mapped off-road route), lies approximately 364 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
51
FILED / PENDING
3
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 94% ACTIVE

51 active claims surround ARAGON #1 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 ARAGON #1 mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to ARAGON #1 (NM101364681) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 51 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. ARAGON #1 is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim NM101364681?
NM101364681 is located in Socorro County, New Mexico. PLSS survey reference: T.100S., R.50W., Sec. 6, 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 Socorro County, New Mexico?
To stake near Socorro 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 ARAGON #1

ARAGON #1 is a 155-acre Lode Claim in Socorro County, New Mexico (NM), filed under BLM serial number NM101364681 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.100S., R.50W., Sec. 6, 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. 51 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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