INCREDIBLE 20-ACRE GOLD MINING CLAIM WITH OVER 1600 FEET OF STONY CREEK - 1 HR FROM ANACONDA MONTANA - ADJOINING CLAIM TO #7
STONY CREEK GOLD #8
MT106698381
Where are you mining this year and the next?
THE CURRENT PRICE OF GOLD IS OVER $2600 AN OUNCE - A GREAT TIME TO OWN A GOLD MINE!
INCREDIBLE 20-acre Gold Mining Claim with over 1600 feet of Stony Creek!
WE ARE ALSO LISTING THE ADJOINING CLAIM – STONY CREEK GOLD #7 – ON ANOTHER LISTING. PICK THEM BOTH UP FOR AN INCREDIBLE 40-ACRE CLAIM.
This claim, along with the adjoining claim, has FANTASTIC camping – with enough room for nearly any size RV!! Bring the whole Tribe – you’re going to love it out there!
In the 1860's, as large deposits of gold, silver, copper, and other valuable minerals were discovered in Granite County, many mining settlements sprung up along creek beds and mountainsides. As a reminder of that frenzied search for prosperity, today, 24 ghost towns are left scattered throughout the county. The town of Philipsburg, founded in 1867 and named for Peter Deiesheimer, is the lone survivor and remains intact and lively. The key to this longevity is an inherently beautiful location coupled with its inhabitants’ devotion to preserving and enhancing the area’s rich history.
Gold, Silver and Sapphires were quickly found on Stony Creek leading up to a mineral rush from Philipsburg lasting until World War I and II.
The most renowned and profitable of the mining operations was located southeast of town, now home to Granite Ghost Town State Park. When the upper levels of the Granite Mountain mine were being developed, a massive silver deposit was found at about 200 feet of depth. Soon regarded as the greatest silver bonanza of its time, the mine went on to produce $20 million in silver between 1885 and 1893. Preserved at the state park are historic structures like the superintendent's house and the ruins of the miners’ Union Hall.
Silver wasn’t the only valued mineral that brought fortune-seekers to the Philipsburg area. Stony and Rock Creeks, major tributaries of the Clark Fork River, flows along the nearby Sapphire Mountains, named for the prized blue gemstone found in the creek in 1892. At the Gem Mountain Mine southwest of town, small round sapphires were initially sought after and shipped to Switzerland where they were used as watch bearings. While the emergence of synthetic sapphires had significantly slowed sapphire mining operations by the 1930s, Gem Mountain remains active and has rebranded itself, providing travelers with a chance to try their hand at sifting through gravel to find blue, mint green, yellow, orange, red, and pink treasures.
ALL photos are from the claim itself!
Claim Name: STONY CREEK GOLD #1
Claim Number: MT106698381
Coordinates:
NW: 46.339234538778875, -113.62818280140888
NE: 46.337849823034844, -113.62663163549308
SE: 46.334933176605716, -113.63134222494733
SW: 46.336180781627725, -113.63299574209852
NOTE You are bidding on 100% ownership of the entire claim.
Here's what the winning bidder will receive:
* Exclusive mineral rights to the land - as long as you keep up with the maintenance payments to BLM yearly, it cannot be taken away from you.
* A notarized quitclaim deed sent via UPS/FedEx with tracking information within 7 days of the winning bid and full payment received
* Paper and Digital map along with precise directions to your new claim!
* A new metal claim sign
* Our assistance - we're always happy to help and answer questions!
NOTE: You are welcome to visit the claim to do some sample panning yourself - only "Hands and Pans". Other methods remove way too much 'free' gold. Before you visit you need to email us your contact information including phone number and what you intend to do on the claim. If all sounds above board, we will email you approval - and you're off to the races!
IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT AN UNPATENTED MINING CLAIM IS AND WHAT YOU WOULD BE BIDDING ON SPECIFICALLY, PLEASE REACH OUT AND ASK. The winning bid does NOT own the land, an "Unpatented Mining Claim" means you own the "Mineral Rights" to the land and NOT the land itself. The land itself is still owned by the Federal Government. All paperwork is current and has been filed with the BLM and county the claim is located in. You are responsible for knowing all the rules and regulations of what you are bidding on. If you have the successful bid, we will assume you know exactly what you bid on and will hold the bidder to paying for the claim.
You are allowed to prospect the surface material of your claim including panning, sluicing, dry washing, metal detecting, and rock hounding for all precious metals and minerals (not just gold).
As with ALL UNPATENTED MINING CLAIMS on Forest Service land, you must file a "Plan of Operation" for any extensive mining operations beyond casual prospecting with the U.S. Forest Service.
All paperwork and fees are current through September 1st, 2025. It is registered with BLM and recorded with the county as well.
You may not sell "sand and gravel" from your claim, only precious metals, and minerals. Check with the Bureau of Land Management if in doubt.
You may not build a personal residence of any kind.
You cannot (at this time)"patent" this, or any unpatented mining claim. Which means you cannot purchase the land from the Government for residential use. Mining claim "patents" have not been granted since 1992 and will take an act of Congress to do so again.
You may camp on your claim for two weeks if not prospecting, and you may camp virtually as long as you want if you are actively prospecting. Always check with BLM about extended camping related to prospecting. You can also recreate, hunt, quad, swim, horseback ride and do any activity besides prospect.
Once a placer claim is staked and filed with the proper agencies, it must be maintained on an annual basis. Proof that it is properly maintained must be filed with the appropriate County, and State office of the BLM on or before 12 noon, September 1st of each year.
Mining Claims are considered "real property" and as such, can be sold, leased, and transferred to family members. As long as you complete your paperwork and pay your yearly fees on time, your mining claim CANNOT be taken from you.
The owner of an unpatented mining claim may either, pay the annual $200.00 yearly maintenance fee or, perform a minimum of $100 worth of annual labor or improvements (EXAMPLE: Road improvement, clearing overgrown vegetation from access road, trash removal, etc.) on each claim by filing a Small Miners Waiver. You may file this waiver if you own 10 claims or less nationwide. (Check with the BLM for that fee amount.)
PAYMENT arrangement is due within 24 hours of the successful bid. We now accept Debit Card, Major Credit Cards, Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, Cashier's Check, Personal Check and Money Orders for payment. If paying by check, we will hold the quitclaim deed for 7 business days until payment clears both banks. If a payment agreement is struck, a non-refundable 25% good faith deposit will be required along with the payment terms.
We are real miners and prospectors and love to chat about all things gold mining and prospecting! Feel free to reach out to Mac at 425.476.0131
STONY CREEK GOLD #8
MT106698381
Where are you mining this year and the next?
THE CURRENT PRICE OF GOLD IS OVER $2600 AN OUNCE - A GREAT TIME TO OWN A GOLD MINE!
INCREDIBLE 20-acre Gold Mining Claim with over 1600 feet of Stony Creek!
WE ARE ALSO LISTING THE ADJOINING CLAIM – STONY CREEK GOLD #7 – ON ANOTHER LISTING. PICK THEM BOTH UP FOR AN INCREDIBLE 40-ACRE CLAIM.
This claim, along with the adjoining claim, has FANTASTIC camping – with enough room for nearly any size RV!! Bring the whole Tribe – you’re going to love it out there!
In the 1860's, as large deposits of gold, silver, copper, and other valuable minerals were discovered in Granite County, many mining settlements sprung up along creek beds and mountainsides. As a reminder of that frenzied search for prosperity, today, 24 ghost towns are left scattered throughout the county. The town of Philipsburg, founded in 1867 and named for Peter Deiesheimer, is the lone survivor and remains intact and lively. The key to this longevity is an inherently beautiful location coupled with its inhabitants’ devotion to preserving and enhancing the area’s rich history.
Gold, Silver and Sapphires were quickly found on Stony Creek leading up to a mineral rush from Philipsburg lasting until World War I and II.
The most renowned and profitable of the mining operations was located southeast of town, now home to Granite Ghost Town State Park. When the upper levels of the Granite Mountain mine were being developed, a massive silver deposit was found at about 200 feet of depth. Soon regarded as the greatest silver bonanza of its time, the mine went on to produce $20 million in silver between 1885 and 1893. Preserved at the state park are historic structures like the superintendent's house and the ruins of the miners’ Union Hall.
Silver wasn’t the only valued mineral that brought fortune-seekers to the Philipsburg area. Stony and Rock Creeks, major tributaries of the Clark Fork River, flows along the nearby Sapphire Mountains, named for the prized blue gemstone found in the creek in 1892. At the Gem Mountain Mine southwest of town, small round sapphires were initially sought after and shipped to Switzerland where they were used as watch bearings. While the emergence of synthetic sapphires had significantly slowed sapphire mining operations by the 1930s, Gem Mountain remains active and has rebranded itself, providing travelers with a chance to try their hand at sifting through gravel to find blue, mint green, yellow, orange, red, and pink treasures.
ALL photos are from the claim itself!
Claim Name: STONY CREEK GOLD #1
Claim Number: MT106698381
Coordinates:
NW: 46.339234538778875, -113.62818280140888
NE: 46.337849823034844, -113.62663163549308
SE: 46.334933176605716, -113.63134222494733
SW: 46.336180781627725, -113.63299574209852
NOTE You are bidding on 100% ownership of the entire claim.
Here's what the winning bidder will receive:
* Exclusive mineral rights to the land - as long as you keep up with the maintenance payments to BLM yearly, it cannot be taken away from you.
* A notarized quitclaim deed sent via UPS/FedEx with tracking information within 7 days of the winning bid and full payment received
* Paper and Digital map along with precise directions to your new claim!
* A new metal claim sign
* Our assistance - we're always happy to help and answer questions!
NOTE: You are welcome to visit the claim to do some sample panning yourself - only "Hands and Pans". Other methods remove way too much 'free' gold. Before you visit you need to email us your contact information including phone number and what you intend to do on the claim. If all sounds above board, we will email you approval - and you're off to the races!
IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT AN UNPATENTED MINING CLAIM IS AND WHAT YOU WOULD BE BIDDING ON SPECIFICALLY, PLEASE REACH OUT AND ASK. The winning bid does NOT own the land, an "Unpatented Mining Claim" means you own the "Mineral Rights" to the land and NOT the land itself. The land itself is still owned by the Federal Government. All paperwork is current and has been filed with the BLM and county the claim is located in. You are responsible for knowing all the rules and regulations of what you are bidding on. If you have the successful bid, we will assume you know exactly what you bid on and will hold the bidder to paying for the claim.
You are allowed to prospect the surface material of your claim including panning, sluicing, dry washing, metal detecting, and rock hounding for all precious metals and minerals (not just gold).
As with ALL UNPATENTED MINING CLAIMS on Forest Service land, you must file a "Plan of Operation" for any extensive mining operations beyond casual prospecting with the U.S. Forest Service.
All paperwork and fees are current through September 1st, 2025. It is registered with BLM and recorded with the county as well.
You may not sell "sand and gravel" from your claim, only precious metals, and minerals. Check with the Bureau of Land Management if in doubt.
You may not build a personal residence of any kind.
You cannot (at this time)"patent" this, or any unpatented mining claim. Which means you cannot purchase the land from the Government for residential use. Mining claim "patents" have not been granted since 1992 and will take an act of Congress to do so again.
You may camp on your claim for two weeks if not prospecting, and you may camp virtually as long as you want if you are actively prospecting. Always check with BLM about extended camping related to prospecting. You can also recreate, hunt, quad, swim, horseback ride and do any activity besides prospect.
Once a placer claim is staked and filed with the proper agencies, it must be maintained on an annual basis. Proof that it is properly maintained must be filed with the appropriate County, and State office of the BLM on or before 12 noon, September 1st of each year.
Mining Claims are considered "real property" and as such, can be sold, leased, and transferred to family members. As long as you complete your paperwork and pay your yearly fees on time, your mining claim CANNOT be taken from you.
The owner of an unpatented mining claim may either, pay the annual $200.00 yearly maintenance fee or, perform a minimum of $100 worth of annual labor or improvements (EXAMPLE: Road improvement, clearing overgrown vegetation from access road, trash removal, etc.) on each claim by filing a Small Miners Waiver. You may file this waiver if you own 10 claims or less nationwide. (Check with the BLM for that fee amount.)
PAYMENT arrangement is due within 24 hours of the successful bid. We now accept Debit Card, Major Credit Cards, Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, Cashier's Check, Personal Check and Money Orders for payment. If paying by check, we will hold the quitclaim deed for 7 business days until payment clears both banks. If a payment agreement is struck, a non-refundable 25% good faith deposit will be required along with the payment terms.
We are real miners and prospectors and love to chat about all things gold mining and prospecting! Feel free to reach out to Mac at 425.476.0131
STONY CREEK GOLD #8
MT106698381
Where are you mining this year and the next?
THE CURRENT PRICE OF GOLD IS OVER $2600 AN OUNCE - A GREAT TIME TO OWN A GOLD MINE!
INCREDIBLE 20-acre Gold Mining Claim with over 1600 feet of Stony Creek!
WE ARE ALSO LISTING THE ADJOINING CLAIM – STONY CREEK GOLD #7 – ON ANOTHER LISTING. PICK THEM BOTH UP FOR AN INCREDIBLE 40-ACRE CLAIM.
This claim, along with the adjoining claim, has FANTASTIC camping – with enough room for nearly any size RV!! Bring the whole Tribe – you’re going to love it out there!
In the 1860's, as large deposits of gold, silver, copper, and other valuable minerals were discovered in Granite County, many mining settlements sprung up along creek beds and mountainsides. As a reminder of that frenzied search for prosperity, today, 24 ghost towns are left scattered throughout the county. The town of Philipsburg, founded in 1867 and named for Peter Deiesheimer, is the lone survivor and remains intact and lively. The key to this longevity is an inherently beautiful location coupled with its inhabitants’ devotion to preserving and enhancing the area’s rich history.
Gold, Silver and Sapphires were quickly found on Stony Creek leading up to a mineral rush from Philipsburg lasting until World War I and II.
The most renowned and profitable of the mining operations was located southeast of town, now home to Granite Ghost Town State Park. When the upper levels of the Granite Mountain mine were being developed, a massive silver deposit was found at about 200 feet of depth. Soon regarded as the greatest silver bonanza of its time, the mine went on to produce $20 million in silver between 1885 and 1893. Preserved at the state park are historic structures like the superintendent's house and the ruins of the miners’ Union Hall.
Silver wasn’t the only valued mineral that brought fortune-seekers to the Philipsburg area. Stony and Rock Creeks, major tributaries of the Clark Fork River, flows along the nearby Sapphire Mountains, named for the prized blue gemstone found in the creek in 1892. At the Gem Mountain Mine southwest of town, small round sapphires were initially sought after and shipped to Switzerland where they were used as watch bearings. While the emergence of synthetic sapphires had significantly slowed sapphire mining operations by the 1930s, Gem Mountain remains active and has rebranded itself, providing travelers with a chance to try their hand at sifting through gravel to find blue, mint green, yellow, orange, red, and pink treasures.
ALL photos are from the claim itself!
Claim Name: STONY CREEK GOLD #1
Claim Number: MT106698381
Coordinates:
NW: 46.339234538778875, -113.62818280140888
NE: 46.337849823034844, -113.62663163549308
SE: 46.334933176605716, -113.63134222494733
SW: 46.336180781627725, -113.63299574209852
NOTE You are bidding on 100% ownership of the entire claim.
Here's what the winning bidder will receive:
* Exclusive mineral rights to the land - as long as you keep up with the maintenance payments to BLM yearly, it cannot be taken away from you.
* A notarized quitclaim deed sent via UPS/FedEx with tracking information within 7 days of the winning bid and full payment received
* Paper and Digital map along with precise directions to your new claim!
* A new metal claim sign
* Our assistance - we're always happy to help and answer questions!
NOTE: You are welcome to visit the claim to do some sample panning yourself - only "Hands and Pans". Other methods remove way too much 'free' gold. Before you visit you need to email us your contact information including phone number and what you intend to do on the claim. If all sounds above board, we will email you approval - and you're off to the races!
IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT AN UNPATENTED MINING CLAIM IS AND WHAT YOU WOULD BE BIDDING ON SPECIFICALLY, PLEASE REACH OUT AND ASK. The winning bid does NOT own the land, an "Unpatented Mining Claim" means you own the "Mineral Rights" to the land and NOT the land itself. The land itself is still owned by the Federal Government. All paperwork is current and has been filed with the BLM and county the claim is located in. You are responsible for knowing all the rules and regulations of what you are bidding on. If you have the successful bid, we will assume you know exactly what you bid on and will hold the bidder to paying for the claim.
You are allowed to prospect the surface material of your claim including panning, sluicing, dry washing, metal detecting, and rock hounding for all precious metals and minerals (not just gold).
As with ALL UNPATENTED MINING CLAIMS on Forest Service land, you must file a "Plan of Operation" for any extensive mining operations beyond casual prospecting with the U.S. Forest Service.
All paperwork and fees are current through September 1st, 2025. It is registered with BLM and recorded with the county as well.
You may not sell "sand and gravel" from your claim, only precious metals, and minerals. Check with the Bureau of Land Management if in doubt.
You may not build a personal residence of any kind.
You cannot (at this time)"patent" this, or any unpatented mining claim. Which means you cannot purchase the land from the Government for residential use. Mining claim "patents" have not been granted since 1992 and will take an act of Congress to do so again.
You may camp on your claim for two weeks if not prospecting, and you may camp virtually as long as you want if you are actively prospecting. Always check with BLM about extended camping related to prospecting. You can also recreate, hunt, quad, swim, horseback ride and do any activity besides prospect.
Once a placer claim is staked and filed with the proper agencies, it must be maintained on an annual basis. Proof that it is properly maintained must be filed with the appropriate County, and State office of the BLM on or before 12 noon, September 1st of each year.
Mining Claims are considered "real property" and as such, can be sold, leased, and transferred to family members. As long as you complete your paperwork and pay your yearly fees on time, your mining claim CANNOT be taken from you.
The owner of an unpatented mining claim may either, pay the annual $200.00 yearly maintenance fee or, perform a minimum of $100 worth of annual labor or improvements (EXAMPLE: Road improvement, clearing overgrown vegetation from access road, trash removal, etc.) on each claim by filing a Small Miners Waiver. You may file this waiver if you own 10 claims or less nationwide. (Check with the BLM for that fee amount.)
PAYMENT arrangement is due within 24 hours of the successful bid. We now accept Debit Card, Major Credit Cards, Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, Cashier's Check, Personal Check and Money Orders for payment. If paying by check, we will hold the quitclaim deed for 7 business days until payment clears both banks. If a payment agreement is struck, a non-refundable 25% good faith deposit will be required along with the payment terms.
We are real miners and prospectors and love to chat about all things gold mining and prospecting! Feel free to reach out to Mac at 425.476.0131