ACTIVELode Claim

Don's Gold

20 acre Lode Claim · Douglas County, Ore. · BLM Serial No. OR105289178
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
OR105289178
CLAIM NAME
Don's Gold
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
20 acres
ALIQUOT
NWNE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.320S., R.30W., Sec. 15, NWNE
JURISDICTION
Douglas County, Oregon
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Douglas County
STATE
Oregon
LAT
42.80°N
LNG
123.04°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:301506661
Adjacent — <0.5 mi · Grade 3 — Rough (4WD recommended)
OSM Trail
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SURVEY GEOMETRY — LAYER A

Don's Gold occupies the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter of T.320S., R.30W., Sec. 15, NWNE — approximately 20 acres of federally administered land in Douglas County, Oregon. Under the General Mining Act of 1872, this parcel is identified by BLM serial number OR105289178 and is subject to annual maintenance obligations of $165 or equivalent assessment work.

LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Douglas County's southwestern Oregon mining belt — less famous than Josephine County but equally auriferous — includes the Canyonville and Drain areas with historic placer operations along the Umpqua River and tributaries. Quartz lodes and stream terraces suggest similar mineralization to the more-developed Rogue River system. Modern prospecting has identified overlooked paleochannel deposits in tributary valleys. The BLM Eugene District administers federal claims; this region remains underexplored relative to Josephine County's reputation.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:301506661 (mapped off-road route), lies approximately 533 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
47
FILED / PENDING
5
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 90% ACTIVE

47 active claims surround Don's Gold 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 Don's Gold mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to Don's Gold (OR105289178) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 47 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. Don's Gold is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim OR105289178?
OR105289178 is located in Douglas County, Oregon. PLSS survey reference: T.320S., R.30W., Sec. 15, NWNE. 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 Douglas County, Oregon?
To stake near Douglas 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 Don's Gold

Don's Gold is a 20-acre Lode Claim in Douglas County, Oregon (OR), filed under BLM serial number OR105289178 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.320S., R.30W., Sec. 15, NWNE within the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). The aliquot designation NWNE 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. 47 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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