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Granite Basin

Big Boulder Mine

Big Chief #1

Big Chief #2

Robinson Reserve

Big Boulder Mine
Placer Mining Claim

±40 Acres

Price: $10,000

Geology: Several granitic stocks are intrusive into slate, quartzite, and limestone of the Calaveras Formation (Carboniferous to Permian) and amphibolite. Exfoliation has formed several round granitic domes, of which Bald Rock is the most prominent. Serpentine, some Tertiary basalt and a few patches of Tertiary auriferous gravel are present. The quartz veins usually occur in the granite. The veins are narrow, but he ore bodies often are rich. Pyrite and galena are abundant.

Mines: Lode: Hardquartz, Hose, Reynolds. Placer: Buckeye drift, Coquette, Horseshoe, Milsap Bar, Robinson.

Work Cited: “Gold Districts of California” Edition 193. William B. Clark. 1998

Discussion to be added shortly. Maps, georeferences and GPS coordinates are good.

  • 2wd access in summer and fall.
  • Excellent camping on the claim.
  • Easy access - can pull vehicle up to creek.
  • Local gravels on bedrock.
  • Large gravel bars.
  • Some remnant terraces.
  • Tree roots & grass clumps, downed trees, logs, etc.
  • Shallow slow current.
  • Mining level: Recreational to intermediate.
  • Quiet and safe area; very beautiful. Granite boulders.
  • Great fishing and nearby boating.
  • Children and senior friendly - fun for all!
  • Bucks Lake is 14 miles away with lodging, RV/Trailer/Tent camping, restaurants, boating, and fishing.
  • Quincy is 32 miles (takes 1 hour total driving) away with lodging, restaurants, grocery stores, hardware stores, and gasoline facilities.
  • Campgrounds nearby.

Click here Google Earth Fly To and see an aerial photo of Big Boulder Mine and the claim boundaries.

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Pinpoint is on USF Road 23N35X where it crosses over Boulder Creek.

Estimated GPS Coordinates:
Please adjust GPS to the following Datum & Coordinate display:
Datum: NAD83/WGS84
Coordinates: UTM
Zone 10

Easting
Northing
Elevation
Boulder Creek @ Northeast Corner Boundary:
648084mE
4412654mN
5145 ft.
Northwest Corner Boundary:
647701mE
4412647mN
5278 ft.
Southwest Corner Boundary:
647709mE
4412248mN
5169 ft.
USF Road 23N35X @ Southeast Corner Boundary:
648091mE
4412256mN
5055 ft.
USF Road 23N35X Crosses Over Boulder Creek:
647928mE
4412285mN
5075 ft.

Standard Information
The Big Boulder Mine placer mining claim is a non-patented federal mining claim. You will need to file appropriate annual paperwork to hold the property every year. (Ask us about our Filing Service to assist you with that!) Annual property tax assessment is approximately $1.12 an acre.

BLM Fees & Advanced Geologic Transfer Fees

Upon payment, the mineral claim will be transferred via a notarized Quitclaim notice filed in your name with Plumas County and the BLM. Limited payment terms and conditions are available; information available on request.

Advanced Geologic has an exceptional automatic claim notice filing system that will maintain your annual filings for any claim in the United States. Advanced Geologic reminds you that you MUST file annual notices with both the county in which the claim is located AND with the Bureau of Land Management by the appropriate dates. There are NO exceptions and errors will lead to the loss of your claim! Are your claims filed correctly?

Advanced Geologic is a professional geologic consulting firm located in Chester, California. We not only sell quality mining claims, but we also help people work their claims. Our experience in resource evaluations, compliance and permitting and claim portfolio management allows our clients and buyers to go for the GOLD.

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