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Results: Elko County, NV — T32N R52E

Showing sections open to mineral entry · BLM Elko Field Office

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Satellite imagery with the approximate claim boundary outlined. Corner coordinates are computed from the PLSS section center. Always verify exact corners on the ground with a GPS unit before staking monuments. Boundaries shown are for research purposes only.

Imagery: Mapbox Satellite · Boundaries are approximate (±50ft) · Verify legal description with BLM field office before filing

Claim Details

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Claim Type Glossary

Placer Claim Gold or minerals in loose alluvial material — creek beds, gravels, benches. The most common type for recreational prospectors. Up to 20 acres per individual under the General Mining Act.
Lode Claim A vein or ledge of mineral-bearing rock in place (hardrock). Used for quartz veins, gold-bearing sulfide zones, and other in-situ deposits. Up to 1,500 ft in length.
Mill Site Claim Non-mineral land used for processing ore from an associated lode or placer claim. Up to 5 acres. Must be non-mineral in character.
Active Claim (Red) A valid mining claim currently held by another person or entity. Filing fees have been paid and maintained. Do not stake on claimed land — this is a federal violation.
Withdrawn Area (Blue) Federal land that has been formally closed to all new mineral entry by the government. This is NOT the same as unclaimed land — withdrawn land cannot be staked regardless of whether claims exist. Reasons include Wilderness, National Monuments, military zones, tribal consultation areas, and Wild & Scenic Rivers.
Open BLM Zone (Gold) Unclaimed BLM land with no active mining claims. You can prospect here under casual use rules (hand tools, small equipment, <5 acres disturbance) without filing a claim. If you find a good spot, consider staking a placer claim to secure exclusive rights.

Filing Costs (2025)

Initial filing fee$250
Annual maintenance$165/yr
County recording~$15
First-year total~$430

Small miner waiver may apply. Ask your BLM field office.

Claim Filing Wizard

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Claimant Information

Claim Information

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📋 Filing Checklist

  • ○
    Physical site visit
    Monument all 4 corners with posts inscribed with claim name, your name, and date.
  • ○
    County recorder filing
    File Notice of Location with county recorder within 90 days of staking. Fee ~$15.
  • ○
    BLM MLRS submission
    Submit to BLM MLRS within 60 days of county recording. Fee $250.
  • ○
    Annual maintenance
    Pay $165/yr by Sept 1 each year or perform $100 assessment work.
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    Notice of Intent (if needed)
    File NOI with local BLM office if operations disturb surface. Casual use (<5 acres) is usually NOI-only, no bond required.

📞 Key Contacts

⚠️ Important Reminders

  • This tool assists research — always verify claim status directly with BLM before staking.
  • BLM MLRS data may lag 15–30 days behind actual filed claims. Check county recorder records too.
  • This is not legal advice. Consult a mining attorney for complex situations.
  • Water rights for placer operations are separate from mining claims — check state law.