ACTIVEPlacer Claim

BALM CREEK 4

20.66 acre Placer Claim · Baker County, Ore. · BLM Serial No. OR101957724
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
OR101957724
CLAIM NAME
BALM CREEK 4
TYPE
Placer Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
20.66 acres
ALIQUOT
NE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.70S., R.430E., Sec. 32, NE
JURISDICTION
Baker County, Oregon
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Baker County
STATE
Oregon
LAT
44.92°N
LNG
117.47°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:5186795
Adjacent — <0.5 mi · Grade 3 — Rough (4WD recommended)
OSM Trail
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◎ DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE
SURVEY GEOMETRY — LAYER A

BALM CREEK 4 occupies the northeast quarter of T.70S., R.430E., Sec. 32, NE — approximately 20.66 acres of federally administered land in Baker County, Oregon. Under the General Mining Act of 1872, this parcel is identified by BLM serial number OR101957724 and is subject to annual maintenance obligations of $165 or equivalent assessment work.

LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Baker County's Auburn district was a major late-1800s gold camp, with both hard-rock lode mines and prolific stream placer operations in the Eagle Cap drainage. The Grande Ronde and Burnt Rivers produce seasonal placer gold; quartz float in the wallowa Range foothills indicates untested mineralization. Recent claim activity shows ongoing interest in buried lode targets adjacent to historic producers. The BLM Vale District handles federal claims; this is remote high-country terrain with summer-only road access to many areas.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:5186795 (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
43
FILED / PENDING
12
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 78% ACTIVE

43 active claims surround BALM CREEK 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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OR CLAIM LAW — QUICK REF
Oregon follows federal 1872 Mining Act rules. Contact BLM OR State Office for current requirements.
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Common Questions

Is land adjacent to the BALM CREEK 4 mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to BALM CREEK 4 (OR101957724) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 43 active BLM claims within approximately 7 miles. Use AuthoriProspector's 20-acre aliquot grid to identify specific open blocks before staking.
What is a placer 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. BALM CREEK 4 is recorded as a Placer Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim OR101957724?
OR101957724 is located in Baker County, Oregon. PLSS survey reference: T.70S., R.430E., Sec. 32, 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 Oregon mining claim requirements?
Oregon 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 Baker County, Oregon?
To stake near Baker 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 BALM CREEK 4

BALM CREEK 4 is a 20.66-acre Placer Claim in Baker County, Oregon (OR), filed under BLM serial number OR101957724 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.70S., R.430E., Sec. 32, 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. 43 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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