Primary Metals
Gold, Silver, & Lead

Claim Features

Precision Surveyed

Consistent Water Flow

2WD Accessibility

Size
Flakes & Fines

Overview
The Quartz Creek Gold 016 Placer Claim is located in the gold and silver bearing drainage of Quartz Creek.

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Quartz Creek is a known gold, silver, and lead bearing alluvial deposit.  The gold size on this claim ranges from fines to flat flakes.  

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The claim features 952 feet of flowing stream within the claim boundaries.  In most places on the claim fine gold can be found underneath of the organic vegetation layer within the loose unconsolidated alluvial material.  The concentrated gold lay conists of a blue to red clay layer approcaimtely 3 to 4 feet in depth that has acted as a false bedrock for gold to settle on.

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This clay layer is where the majority of flake gold and concentrated levels of fine gold are located.

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The creek bed is a mix of fine alluvial material and medium/large rocks.  Quartz Creek & Halls Gulch drains an impressive amount of past producing gold, silver, and lead lode mines.

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This claim is well suited to small recreational style prospectors up to professional dredging interests.  Easy access, low overburden, and quality mineral deposits make this claim an adventure for the whole family!

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History

Lode mines draining into Quartz Creek include: Ben Franklin, Maid Of Athens, Bon Ton, Complex, Mammoth, Silent Friend, Citizen, and Emma H Lode Deposits.

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  Commodities

Silver 

Importance Primary

Gold 

Importance Primary

Lead 

Importance Primary

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Materials

Anglesite 

Ore

Cerussite 

Ore

Galena 

Ore

Pyrite 

Ore

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Host Rock

Sedimentary Rock > Carbonate > Dolomite

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Controls For Ore Emplacement 

Fault

Historic Production

From The closest lode mine was 500,000 USD between 1870-1890, and in 1917​

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Camping

Dispersed Camping is allowed in the Quartz Creek Valley.  There are dispersed camping areas  South of the claim and North that are more suited to RV style camping.  You may camp in a designated dispersed camping area for up to 14 continuous days.  There are also two RV/ camping parks located within a two miles of the claim. 

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Claim Map

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Access
This claim is accessible via dirt Forest Service RD  approximately 4 miles from the town of Pitkin Colorado.

 The town of Pitkin is located about 45 minutes from the town of Gunnison, Colorado.  

The claim is at around 10,00 feet above sea level and the accessible mining season generally runs from May - October depending upon snow conditions.  From November to April the claim is only accessible via snow machine.
 

Recommended Gold Recovery Methods

River Sluicing & Gold Panning.

Any mining activity larger than a river sluice, gold pan, and hand shoveling will require a permit from the Forest Service before operations can begin.
 

Land Ownership Status

Forest Service

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Satellite Claim Boundary Overlay

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Tincup General Area Info

The Tincup area is great for a summer getaway.  Quality dispersed camping sites are found in the general area that can accommodate a large fifth wheel and all your toys.  Taylor Res is located about 15 miles North and hosts great fishing and water recreation during the summer.  

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There is a restaurant in Tincup & Pitkin that is open during the summer.  ATV & UTV riding is extremely popular with a large amount of trails active in the region.

Mirror lake is also close by for further water sport and hiking activities.  

Taylor River is a great designated trout fishing stream with miles of open creek access.

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Pitkin is home to one general store, several small restaurants, a small hotel, and plenty of recreational pursuits beyond gold prospecting.

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What Is Included In The Purchase

1. Quit Claim Deed

2. Google Earth Map

3. Waterproof 19X36 hardcopy 1:24,000 Topo Map

4. Corner & Discovery Point GPS Coordinates

5. 2 Hours of Free Complimentary Consulting

6. Certificate of Location Copy

Prospecting Disclaimer

The Quartz Creek Gold 016 Unpatented Placer Claim CO# 106741313 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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