Burnt River Gold Placer Claims - Baker County, Oregon
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Property & Acquisition Overview
Offered at $88,000 for both claims totaling 40 acres, the Burnt River Gold Placer package consists of two contiguous, active 20-acre federal placer mining claims located on BLM-managed land in Baker County, Oregon. Split Burnt Gold (OR106701451; T12S, R41E, Section 3) and Big Gold #1 (OR106701450; T12S, R41E, Section 4) cover proven alluvial ground along the prolific Burnt River corridor, directly encompassing a documented USGS/DOGAMI Oregon Mining Company gold occurrence. The property benefits from 700-PM suction dredging authorization with an active seasonal window running from July 31 through October 31.
Historic Oregon Mining Company Records & Drilling
| Parameter / Metric | Documented Historic Record |
|---|---|
| Historic Drill Holes | 50-60 placer drill holes completed across the deposit |
| Verification Caissons | 7 caisson verification test pits sunk to bedrock |
| Historic Drill Test Grade | Equivalent to approximately 0.31 grams fine gold per cubic yard |
| Gold Fineness & Character | Very coarse gold — approximately 850 fine |
| Bedrock Gold Distribution | Most gold reported within 5 ft of bedrock; ~50% directly on bedrock |
| Proven Strike Length | Approximately 1¼ miles historically reported as proven by drilling and shafts |
| Peak Cleanup Record | 300+ ounces of gold reported from one historic 8-day cleanup |
| Active Neighbor Operations | Commercial active placer mining operation immediately upstream |
Geological Setting & Key Property Features
- Direct USGS/DOGAMI Mapped Occurrence: The official USGS/DOGAMI Oregon Mining Company gold occurrence is mapped directly on Split Burnt Gold in Section 3.
- Substantial Exposed Bedrock: Excellent stretch of the Burnt River featuring exposed and shallow bedrock with extensive cracks, crevices, potholes, and natural hydraulic gold traps.
- Inside-Bend Placer Ground: Classic hydrodynamic inside river bends coupled with wider alluvial bars that decelerate gold-bearing gravels and concentrate heavy precious metals.
- Proven Coarse Gold Character: Historic records describe heavy, coarse placer gold with roughly 50% sitting directly on the bedrock surface and the remainder concentrated in the lowest 5 feet.
- Ancient High-Channel Exploration Target: The Upper Burnt River is documented for elevated older/terrace river channels situated above the modern drainage. Nearby historic operations such as the Dry Horseshoe Placer and elevated river cobbles along the canyon provide strong evidence of high-terrace gold gravels across the upper bench of Split Burnt Gold.
- River Frontage & Accessibility: Direct river frontage with excellent road access suitable for standard 4x4 vehicles, trucks, and recreational gear, alongside a large, level camping clearing directly on BLM land.
Suction Dredging & Regulatory Framework
The claims are situated in Oregon's designated 700-PM suction dredging zone, providing an established annual dredging season from July 31 through October 31. This allows permitted suction dredge operators to vacuum exposed bedrock crevices, gravel bars, and deep river pockets during peak low-water summer and autumn conditions.
Experience, Services & Mineral Rights Guarantee
- One-Year Mineral Rights Guarantee: Every mining claim sold includes a written One-Year Mineral Rights Guarantee (full terms provided upon transfer).
- Decades of Practical Expertise: The claim locator was raised on a California hard-rock gold mine, has panned and prospected gold since age five, and possesses eight years of specialized mining law study.
- Turnkey Mining Services: Staking, location documentation, corner and boundary monumentation, claim leasing, and guided mining adventures are available.
- Regulatory Notice: Historical drilling, testing, and production figures are cited directly from historic Oregon Mining Company archives. Because the individual historic drill-hole assay collar sheet has not been located, historic grades are provided for historical context and are not represented as modern NI 43-101 compliant reserve estimates.
Field & Regional Imagery
Burnt River Canyon, Baker County, Oregon
Upper Burnt River Reservoir & Watershed Setting
Purchase & Inquiries
Offered at $88,000 for both 20-acre claims (40 acres total: Split Burnt Gold OR106701451 & Big Gold #1 OR106701450). For purchase inquiries, BLM assignment documentation, claim transfer paperwork, or GPS coordinates, please contact chris@miningpropertymaps.com. Serious inquiries welcome.
Quick Facts
- Property NameBurnt River Gold Placer Claims
- Total Acreage40.00 Acres (Two adjoining 20-acre claims)
- Claim 1SPLIT BURNT GOLD (OR106701451) — 20 Acres (T12S, R41E, Sec 3)
- Claim 2BIG GOLD #1 (OR106701450) — 20 Acres (T12S, R41E, Sec 4)
- LocationUpper Burnt River, Baker County, Oregon
- Land ManagementBureau of Land Management (BLM)
- CommodityPlacer Gold (Very coarse nuggets, pickers & fine gold)
- Gold PurityApproximately 850 Fine
- Historic GradeApprox. 0.31 g fine gold / yd³ (historic test average)
- Historic Production300+ oz reported from single 8-day cleanup
- Dredging Window700-PM Dredging: July 31 - October 31 Season
- Purchase Price$84,000 Total for Both Claims (40 Acres)
- GuaranteeOne-Year Written Mineral Rights Guarantee
- StatusActive BLM Placer Claims For Sale