FILEDLode Claim

APC 340

160 acre Lode Claim · Emery County, Utah · BLM Serial No. UT106335847
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
UT106335847
CLAIM NAME
APC 340
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Filed
ACREAGE
160 acres
ALIQUOT
SE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
T.240S., R.170E., Sec. 17, SE
JURISDICTION
Emery County, Utah
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Emery County
STATE
Utah
LAT
38.72°N
LNG
110.07°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:934410659
Adjacent — <0.5 mi
OSM Trail
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SURVEY GEOMETRY — LAYER A

APC 340 occupies the southeast quarter of T.240S., R.170E., Sec. 17, SE — approximately 160 acres of federally administered land in Emery County, Utah. Under the General Mining Act of 1872, this parcel is identified by BLM serial number UT106335847 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:934410659 (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
203
FILED / PENDING
1122
OPEN EST.
~195
CLAIM DENSITY — 15% ACTIVE

203 active claims surround APC 340 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 APC 340 mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to APC 340 (UT106335847) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 203 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. APC 340 is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim UT106335847?
UT106335847 is located in Emery County, Utah. PLSS survey reference: T.240S., R.170E., Sec. 17, 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 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 APC 340

APC 340 is a 160-acre Lode Claim in Emery County, Utah (UT), filed under BLM serial number UT106335847 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

The legal description places this claim at T.240S., R.170E., Sec. 17, 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: Filed. 203 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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