"Church Creek" 20 Placer Mining Claim
Sierra County, California - Gold Past Producer
Church Creek 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 Church Creek placer double-dips into two rich gold streams! The Church Creek itself 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 dry times to be a unique stroke of luck.
The Church Creek, flowing from Snag Lake, joins with its bigger twin the Salmon Creek, which finds itself downriver from the old Lone Wolf Group mines, mines that were assaying hundreds of dollars worth of gold in 1942. Decades of winter wear on these old mountains have put their heavy, valuable ore down the one place they can go: rolling straight into these streams.
The Church Creek claim is located a short distance from the beautiful Salmon Lakes, meaning lake-side camping and fishing are practically next door. Wild deer can be seen tip-toeing through the claim if your eyes are sharp. But 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.
Church Creek 20 Acre Placer Claim: |
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| Type of Claim | Unpatented Placer Claim |
| 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): 39.648785°, -120.633637°
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Mining Claims & Transfer Process
An unpatented mining claim gives the holder the right to mine on mineral-rich land that belongs to the federal government. It is a tangible asset that shows 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. Mining claims have been bought and sold for 150+ years.
The mining claim deed conveys all mineral rights, and interests to you. A copy of the deed is also issued to the Bureau of Land Management for recording. The transfer process typically is completed by all parties, and the official paperwork returned to you within 10-14 days after purchase.
Most answers about how to maintain your mining claim after purchase can be found on our frequently asked questions page.
Purchasing Mineral Rights
When you decide on this claim we take care of the full mineral rights transfer on your behalf. All filing and transfer fees are included in the price listed below. Yearly assessments are paid up through 9/1/2025. It's just $10 per year to maintain your claim with the BLM with a small miners exemption. Full info on maintaining your claim can be found here.
- CHURCH CREEK 20 Acres Placer Mining Claim
- Official Certificate of Location & Maps of Location
- Full Claim Transfer Guaranteed Within 14 Days
Enter your full name and address on the order form below and complete your payment to purchase this mining claim.
"Church Creek" 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 2025.
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 Church Creek
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Full mineral rights transfer in 7-10 days for "Church Creek"
Official certificates of location, claim location and digital parameter maps
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 Douglas County Recorders Office and the Bureau of Land Management officiating you as the new claimant within 10 days of purchase.
