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Overview
Located in the scenic Mullison Creek drainage a few miles from Ryan Park the Mullison Creek 006 Placer claim is an easily accessible gold bearing placer claim.

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With mellow banks and a consistently flowing stream this claim is ideal for a small one or two person mining operation.

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Featuring a stream length of 1,300 + feet flowing thru the claim boundaries, this claim has a mix of straight flowing stream course, numerous turns, back eddy's, high inside benches, exposed bedrock, and old time miner workings.

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Gold present onsite that I found has been in the form of fine to flake gold.  Nuggets were documented to be recovered on this creek, however I personally did not find any during the course of exploration work.

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The best gold was located near the bedrock contact where the bedrock was shallow, especially on the numerous sharp turns within the stream .  Additionally, the dry benches, especially on the inside curve were highly consolidated and the alluvial material was in readable and predictable paystreaks visible from looking at the bank.

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Geology​

Both native gold and platinum historically have been reported in the vicinity.  Gravel beds lie on a solid bedrock contact, with the thickness of the gravel beds estimated and historically recorded at 5 to 20 feet in the area.  Most gold found near surface was fine to flour gold in size.  The largest historically recorded nugget found was 3.4 ounces with most being a few pennyweights.

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Historically the average gravel beds produced 0.025 ounces per cubic yard and it is also reported that some gravels run as high as 0.097 ounces of gold per cubic yard.

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Total historic production for the district is estimated at more that 11,000 ounces of gold.

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Mineralization is dominated by northwestern striking shear zones that show enrichment in silica and potash.  This would indicate late stage granitic fluids were the likely source of the ore deposits.

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These deposits contain a copper/gold mineralization and were accompanied by silica, epidote, and iron sulfide oxidation.  The ore minerals consisted of chalcopyrite, bornite, pyrite, and native gold.  Oxidation zone ore minerals include malachite, azurite, cuprite, native copper and gold.

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Camping

Dispersed Camping is allowed on this claim.  There are numerous alternative dispersed camping areas within a one mile radius of this claim as well.

 

Additionally, the Lincoln Creek Campground which features vault toilets, a communal water pump, and gravel camping sites with fire rings are located about 2 miles from the claim.

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Claim Map

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Access

 Fifth wheel camper trailers and 2WD vehicles can be easily driven to the dispersed camping area. 
 

Recommended Gold Recovery Methods

River Sluicing, Gold Panning Metal Detecting, Crevicing 

 

Any surface disturbance greater than recreational / casual usage will need a permit from the Forest Service before beginning operations.
 

Land Ownership Status

Forest Service

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History

The area was prospected in the late 1800's after the discovery of large gold flakes and some small thumb nail sized nuggets.  The creek was named after a prospector named Mullison who originally prospected the area.  Additionally, in 1870 some ute indians described to Mullison several ancient prospects in the area.  Mullison described these diggings as old workings potentially dug by the spanish.  Additional workings in the 1800's were linked to some of the 49ers on their way to the california gold rush.

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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 Consulting

6. Certificate of Location Copy

 

Prospecting Disclaimer

The Mullison Creek 006 Unpatented Placer Claim WY# 106743849 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 Federal Mining Laws. 

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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 

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Copies Of Original Placer Claim Location Certificate

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