Overview

Featuring gold, silver, and copper as the primary minerals found on this claim with additional beautiful calcite and other base minerals found within the alluvial float.

 

This claim has areas of exposed bedrock and also a narrow wash for with steep vertical drop.

 

Dispersed camping is allowed in the general vicinity and along the access road near the claim.  This claim is located approximately 20 miles East of Quartzsite.

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This claim is steep and the access road is 800 feet away from the bottom of the wash on this claim.  The general area is known for great placer gold and this claim is less expensive than the other claims on the main wash solely for the reasons of walk in access, very steep topography, and a narrow wash system that does not support large volumes of alluvial gravels to mine.

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Lode Source Info

Gold > Importance > Primary

Silver > Importance > Primary

Copper > Importance > Primary

 

Middle Miocene to Oligocene Volcanic Rocks

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Mineralization is pinch and swell.  Oxidized gold and copper ores with quartz in a fissure vein located within Cretaceous and tertiary andesitic volcanics.  The average lode source ore grade was 0.34 ounces per ton Au.  

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For placer one can expect primarily fine gold with some larger flakes possible.  This area has a heavy concentration of black sands and sulfide/oxide materials.  It is recommended to process alluvial concentrate from mining on a shaker table.

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Quartzsite Arizona General Information 
Located in SW Arizona Quartzsite is a town of 1,745 full time residents and provides a haven from cold/snowy weather during the winter that attracts 750,000 RV campers seeking warm weather fun.  The town hosts numerous RV and Gem shows during the year.  To accommodate the influx of people there are 52 RV parks located in and around Quartzsite.  Additionally, the BLM has recognized the need for long term dispersed camping and has created numerous LTVA's that cover 11,400 acres around Quartzsite, a season permit to stay within the LTVA area is 180 USD and is valid for 7 months.  The LTVA's have dump locations for grey and black water, and fresh water fill up stations.  Finally, numerous larger towns exist approximately 30 miles east and west of Quartzsite that hold big box stores and large grocery stores.

 

The greater Quartzsite area is home to excellent recreational opportunities outside the scope of gold prospecting including an expansive trail system for hiking, and ATV/UTV recreation.

Access

Pickup Truck/SUV accessible via dirt BLM road system which is located 800 feet away from the claim.  From the road access there is an 800 foot walk to the bottom of the Southern claim line.

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Camping

Camping is allowed for up to 14 continuous days.  Additionally, with the LTVA South being so close it would be easy to commute back in forth if you would like to setup a base camp at the LTVA for extended stays.

 

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What Is Included In The Purchase

1. Quit Claim Deed

2. Google Earth Map

3. Waterproof 24X36 hardcopy 1:24,000 Map

4. Corner & Discovery Point GPS Coordinates

5. 2 Hours of Free Complimentary Digital Consulting

6. Certificate of Location Copy

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Recommended Gold Recovery Methods

Dry Washing & Metal Detecting
 

Land Ownership Status

BLM

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Prospecting Disclaimer

The Arizona Bedrock Gold 009 Unpatented Placer Claim AZ# 105817389 is an Unpatented Federal Mining Claim.  Any form of mining or prospecting is barred without prior approval from Gunnison Gold Prospecting Company.  This website listing does not constitute or convey approval from Gunnison Gold Prospecting Company to mine or prospect the claim in any capacity.  Mineral theft is a Federal offense and is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law as listed in the 1872 General Mining Act.

 

​Next Steps

• Contact Me

• Setup A Prospecting Day if you would like to test the claim before purchase (Optional)

• Buy Outright or Finance In House

Contact Information

 

Tyler Long

Lead Prospector

Gunnison Gold Prospecting Company

Direct Line:  970-901-9043

tyler@gunnisongoldprospecting.com