"Ayers Claim" 20 Placer Mining Claim
Sierra County, California - Gold Past Producer
The Ayers Claim is a past producing gold placer mining claim, measuring 20 acres, located next to the striking Northern Sierra Buttes in the beautiful Tahoe National Forest! Situated at the junction between two rivers, the Ayers Claim placer double-dips into two gold-rich streams! The Church Creek upon which the claim sits can be panned and mined year round, but it's adjoining partner only flows seasonally in spring and parts of summer. Some miners might see this as a hindrance, but more enterprising miners will find the variability of the dry times to be a unique stroke of luck.
Known to be a gold-rich valley, the terrain surrounding the Ayers Claim is known to push gold down to Sierra City via its many rivers stemming from the Salmon Lakes, Stag Lake, and the aptly-named Gold Lake herself. The gold in the mountains, once captured by lode mines like the Lone Wolf Group, the still fiercely-guarded Monarch Mine, and the wonderfully well-understood Jamison Mine, now only reveal themselves from yearly rain and snowfall. Quaternary glaciers form new tills and moraines as they make their way down the mountains, using the weight of gravity and tons of ice to scrape off new chunks of gold and other minerals from the mountain, where melting ice and snow trickle and roll them into the local creeks, rivers, and lakes!
Because of this process, gold seems to keep springing up in these streams and lakes! Constantly renewing itself every year with fresh water and minerals, the Ayers Claim sits on coveted ground! Finding a claim on the local rivers can be hard, and being such a short distance from the beautiful Gold and Salmon Lakes, the Ayers Claim is the perfect place to camp close to the refreshing waters and fishing available on the lake while keeping distance from the summer crowds. Of course, being so close, you could rent one of the many cabins up at the lake and come down to your private claim to mine! The choice is yours...
But that's not all. Wild deer can be seen tip-toeing through the claim if your eyes are sharp. And if the nights up in the Sierras become a little too cold, following the Gold Lake Highway South to Sierra City will provide you with warm beds, food, and drink as quick as a 15-minute drive!
Ayers Claim 20 Acre Placer Claim: |
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| Type of Claim | Unpatented Placer; CA106713089 |
| Size of Claim | 20 Acres |
| Commodities | Gold. |
| Past Production | Yes. |
| State, County | California, Sierra |
| Accessibility | Developed Mountain Highway |
| Deposit Type | Quartz-type, glacial deposits |
| Cell Phone Reception | 4GLTE All Networks |
| Relics | No. |
Discovery Monument & Claim Boundaries
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Discovery Marker GPS Coordinates (WGS84): 39.648861°, -120.635116°
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"Ayers Claim" Mineral Rights Transfer Process
A mining claim gives the holder the right to mine on mineral-rich land that belongs to the federal government. Mining claims are a tangible asset and show proof of all interests in minerals in the area. They can be bought, sold or used as collateral, just like any other piece of real estate.
A mining claim can be sold, traded, leased, gifted, willed, used as collateral or transferred in part or in its entirety just like any other real property using a quitclaim deed which is a recordable conveyance. Questions about the transfer process can be answered by contacting us anytime. All fees and paperwork current and assessment fees are paid through Sept. 1st 2026.
It's easy to maintain this claim after purchase:
If you have less than 10 claims, you are eligible to file a small miners exemption and the cost to maintain is only $10 per year per claim. Contact us anytime for help maintaining your claim. Full details on maintaining your claim can be found on the BLM's website here.
The filing and transfer service will be done on your behalf and completed within 48 hours after purchase. Buy this claim now with the Paypal™ link below.
Purchasing Ayers Claim
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Official certificates of location, claim location and digital parameter maps
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Owner-Financed...
Temporary conveyance of mineral rights
You get full access to mine the claim during the finance period
Email based support for claim maintenance and questions
- After your purchase is complete you will be requested to fill out our new claim owner form with your name/address or add any additional claimants you want on the claim.
- You'll get digital copies of your COL and Map of Location in to your claim(s) will be delivered via email via PDF format as well as Google Earth™ KMZ map file with your claims discovery, corners and points of interest.
- We handle all the filing and transfer services on your behalf. Expect to get official stamped/recorded copies of your paperwork mailed to you from the Sierra County Recorders Office and the California Bureau of Land Management officiating you as the new claimant within 10 days of purchase.
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