FILEDLode Claim

AMZ 17

20.66 acre Lode Claim · Rich County, Utah · BLM Serial No. UT106800032
CLAIM RECORD
SERIAL NUMBER
UT106800032
CLAIM NAME
AMZ 17
TYPE
Lode Claim
STATUS
Filed
ACREAGE
20.66 acres
ALIQUOT
NE
JURISDICTION
Rich County, Utah
Federal Public Land — 1872 Mining Act
LOCATION
COUNTY
Rich County
STATE
Utah
LAT
41.95°N
LNG
111.49°W
SOURCE
BLM MLRS (Mining Location Record System)
Updated weekly via BLM gis.blm.gov
NEAREST OFF-ROAD ACCESS
osm:401120921
Adjacent — <0.5 mi
OSM Trail
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◎ DISTRICT INTELLIGENCE
LAND HISTORY AND NEWS — LAYER B

Rich County's Bear Lake and Randolph districts produced placer and hard-rock gold during the 1870s–1950s rush. The Bear River drainage and tributary streams contain both documented and under-explored paleochannel deposits. Modern prospecting has identified new targets using geological mapping of mineralized corridors. The BLM Logan Field Office administers federal claims; high-elevation terrain limits access to summer months but preserves pristine ground.

FIELD ACCESS — LAYER C

The nearest mapped access corridor, osm:401120921 (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
0
FILED / PENDING
15
OPEN EST.
~5
CLAIM DENSITY — 0% ACTIVE

No active BLM claims detected within 7 miles of AMZ 17. This area may have significant open ground available for new mineral location.

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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 AMZ 17 mining claim open for staking?
Federal land adjacent to AMZ 17 (UT106800032) may be open for new mineral location under the General Mining Act of 1872. There are currently 0 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. AMZ 17 is recorded as a Lode Claim.
How do I find the exact boundary of BLM claim UT106800032?
UT106800032 is located in Rich County, Utah. PLSS survey reference: NE. 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 Rich County, Utah?
To stake near Rich 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 AMZ 17

AMZ 17 is a 20.66-acre Lode Claim in Rich County, Utah (UT), filed under BLM serial number UT106800032 in the Bureau of Land Management Mining Location Record System.

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. 0 additional active claims exist within 7 miles.

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