ACTIVELode Claim

LITTLE HOME STAKE

14 acre Lode Claim · Josephine County, Ore. · BLM Serial No. OR101482092
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
OR101482092
CLAIM NAME
LITTLE HOME STAKE
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
14 acres
ALIQUOT
SE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.380S., R.80W., Sec. 7, SE
JURISDICTION
Josephine County, Oregon
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Josephine County
STATE
Oregon
LAT
42.28°N
LNG
123.68°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:793641433
Adjacent — <0.5 mi
OSM Trail
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SURVEY GEOMETRY — LAYER A

LITTLE HOME STAKE occupies the southeast quarter of T.380S., R.80W., Sec. 7, SE — approximately 14 acres of federally administered land in Josephine County, Oregon. Under the General Mining Act of 1872, this parcel is identified by BLM serial number OR101482092 and is subject to annual maintenance obligations of $165 or equivalent assessment work.

LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Josephine County's Illinois River and Rogue River drainages anchor southwestern Oregon's primary gold belt, with continuous placer mining documented since the 1851 rush. The Grants Pass area served as the regional mining capital, supplying equipment and services to thousands of small operators. Modern prospecting focuses on stream terraces, ancient pay gravels, and quartz float that persist in the Cascade foothills. The BLM Medford District handles federal claims; Oregon's less restrictive suction dredge rules allow mechanized recovery on most federal waterways.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:793641433 (mapped off-road route), lies approximately 323 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
382
FILED / PENDING
127
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 75% ACTIVE

382 active claims surround LITTLE HOME STAKE 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 LITTLE HOME STAKE mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to LITTLE HOME STAKE (OR101482092) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 382 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. LITTLE HOME STAKE is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim OR101482092?
OR101482092 is located in Josephine County, Oregon. PLSS survey reference: T.380S., R.80W., Sec. 7, 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 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 Josephine County, Oregon?
To stake near Josephine 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 LITTLE HOME STAKE

LITTLE HOME STAKE is a 14-acre Lode Claim in Josephine County, Oregon (OR), filed under BLM serial number OR101482092 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.380S., R.80W., Sec. 7, 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. 382 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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