ACTIVELode Claim

BIG INDIAN #5

20 acre Lode Claim · Grant County, Ore. · BLM Serial No. OR101482958
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
OR101482958
CLAIM NAME
BIG INDIAN #5
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
20 acres
ALIQUOT
SW
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.70S., R.360E., Sec. 7, SW
JURISDICTION
Grant County, Oregon
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Grant County
STATE
Oregon
LAT
44.97°N
LNG
118.35°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:553388942
Adjacent — <0.5 mi
OSM Trail
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◎ DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE
SURVEY GEOMETRY — LAYER A

BIG INDIAN #5 occupies the southwest quarter of T.70S., R.360E., Sec. 7, SW — approximately 20 acres of federally administered land in Grant County, Oregon. Under the General Mining Act of 1872, this parcel is identified by BLM serial number OR101482958 and is subject to annual maintenance obligations of $165 or equivalent assessment work.

LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Grant County's John Day Mining District is eastern Oregon's high-desert placer belt, with active ground in the Burnt River and John Day River systems. Historic operations focused on stream gravels and bench deposits; modern prospecting has identified paleochannels under pedogenic overburden. The semi-arid climate allows year-round access — seasonal constraints are minimal compared to western Oregon. The BLM John Day Field Office administers federal claims; this is prime beginner-friendly prospecting country with accessible public ground.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:553388942 (mapped off-road route), lies 0.2 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
86
FILED / PENDING
23
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 79% ACTIVE

86 active claims surround BIG INDIAN #5 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 BIG INDIAN #5 mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to BIG INDIAN #5 (OR101482958) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 86 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. BIG INDIAN #5 is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim OR101482958?
OR101482958 is located in Grant County, Oregon. PLSS survey reference: T.70S., R.360E., Sec. 7, SW. 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 Grant County, Oregon?
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 BIG INDIAN #5

BIG INDIAN #5 is a 20-acre Lode Claim in Grant County, Oregon (OR), filed under BLM serial number OR101482958 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.70S., R.360E., Sec. 7, SW within the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). The aliquot designation SW 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. 86 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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