ACTIVELode Claim

8 BALL # 4

20.66 acre Lode Claim · Emery County, Utah · BLM Serial No. UT101515976
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
UT101515976
CLAIM NAME
8 BALL # 4
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Active
ACREAGE
20.66 acres
ALIQUOT
NW
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.210S., R.140E., Sec. 27, NW
JURISDICTION
Emery County, Utah
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Emery County
STATE
Utah
LAT
38.96°N
LNG
110.38°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:314413835
Adjacent — <0.5 mi · Grade 3 — Rough (4WD recommended)
OSM Trail
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◎ DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE
SURVEY GEOMETRY — LAYER A

8 BALL # 4 occupies the northwest quarter of T.210S., R.140E., Sec. 27, NW — approximately 20.66 acres of federally administered land in Emery County, Utah. Under the General Mining Act of 1872, this parcel is identified by BLM serial number UT101515976 and is subject to annual maintenance obligations of $165 or equivalent assessment work.

LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Emery County's Henry Mountains and San Rafael Swell contain documented placer gold and quartz float indicating hard-rock mineralization. The Colorado River and tributary drainages produce small-scale gold in accessible reaches. Recent geological mapping has identified porphyry copper-gold systems in the Henry Mountains. The BLM Moab Field Office administers federal claims; this is remote desert terrain with year-round access potential.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:314413835 (mapped off-road route), lies approximately 470 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
340
FILED / PENDING
671
OPEN EST.
~0
CLAIM DENSITY — 34% ACTIVE

340 active claims surround 8 BALL # 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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UT CLAIM LAW — QUICK REF
Utah follows federal 1872 Mining Act rules. Contact BLM UT State Office for current requirements.
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Common Questions

Is land adjacent to the 8 BALL # 4 mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to 8 BALL # 4 (UT101515976) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 340 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. 8 BALL # 4 is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim UT101515976?
UT101515976 is located in Emery County, Utah. PLSS survey reference: T.210S., R.140E., Sec. 27, NW. 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 Utah mining claim requirements?
Utah 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 Emery County, Utah?
To stake near Emery 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 8 BALL # 4

8 BALL # 4 is a 20.66-acre Lode Claim in Emery County, Utah (UT), filed under BLM serial number UT101515976 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.210S., R.140E., Sec. 27, NW within the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). The aliquot designation NW 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. 340 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

To find open federal land adjacent to 8 BALL # 4, AuthoriProspector overlays live BLM claims at 20-acre aliquot precision alongside USGS MRDS historic mine markers, BLM wilderness boundaries, and military no-go zones.

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