North Meadow Creek Gold #10

About This Claim

Unpatented Montana Gold Claim

Find Gold and Gems on this Picturesque Montana Gold Claim!

Two hour’s drive from Yellowstone National Park, the North Meadow Creek (NMC) Gold #10 claim is found capturing all the gold in the valley leading up to the foot of the beautiful Tobacco Root Mountains! Downstream from past producers like the Kidd Mine with high-grade gold and silver ores, this mountain river placer profits from the natural erosion of an entire mountain’s worth of minerals down into its river waters!

Capturing the rain and snow run-off from mountains where the Kidd Mine, the Frisbee Mine, and the New Deal Mine all sit, the North Meadow Creek Gold #10 claim captures all the treasures further up the mountain! From the Kidd Mountain flows native gold and silver, but also copper-rich and colorful “peacock ore” bornite, and the fiery-orange “ruby blend” sphalerite. Once the gold-laden ores flow past the NMC Gold #10 claim, they continue nearly 12.5 miles downstream onto patented placer grounds like the Cibola VIII and the North Meadow Creek Placers, before they finally tumble and become lost to the depths of Ennis Lake. The NMC Gold #10 acts as the gateway between what comes down the mountain and what’ll be left to fall downstream!

Feeling deja vu?

The NMC Gold #10 is the Southern sister claim to the North Meadow Creek Gold #9; Capturing the gold before its Northern sibling claim, this claim holds natural advantages…

Below the surface, the NMC Gold #10 finds itself just downstream of several large granitic and gneissic contact zones the Kidd and other mines in the local valley benefit from. With the North Meadow Creek cutting through the valley right on a main fault between the two major geologic formations, the river could easily pick-up unseen minerals from veins hiding under and around the river itself!

But if the gold isn’t easy coming some days, there’s plenty to do around the NMC Gold #10 claim. Trout are known to be in the river and local lakes. Hiking and camping near and around the claim is a popular activity for many visitors to the Tobacco Root Mountains, and there are plenty of good, tucked-away spots to camp on the claim itself!

Accessibility isn’t an issue on this claim. Minus the need to have a vehicle that can handle well-maintained dirt roads, the North Meadow Creek is mere feet from the road. Because of dense vegetation in spots closest to the river, it is recommended to clear a path for equipment larger than your hands and pans.

Here are the features of the “North Meadow Creek Gold #10” claims at a glance:

• The Gateway of the Mountains – There’s only one way down for the minerals tossed off the mountains surrounding the North Meadow Creek, and that’s straight in the water of the creek! Feeding placers downstream, the NMC #10 is the gateway through which all the mountain’s riches flow – unless you capture them!
• Many Treasures – In addition to the native gold and silver found rolling down the river, beautiful bornite ores, sphalerite gems, quartz specimens, sparkly galena, and even illusive palladium and platinum can be found!
• Fractured Ground – In a geological hotbed for volcanic and hydrothermal intrusions, the land surrounding and leading to these placer grounds are known breeding grounds for gold and silver. With a river cutting a path down the main fault and many tributaries from the mountains leading right back to the North Meadow Creek, the NMC Gold #10 is in the perfect spot to find gold and other treasures!
• Historical Gold Territory – High-grade ore producers like the Kidd Mine and the New Deal Mine sit a mere 2.5 miles upstream from the NMC Gold #10, but dozens of active and abandoned mines lines these rich mountains for miles and miles more. You need not look far to find gold around these parts!
• Perfect for Outdoorsmen – Next door to several high mountain lakes stocked with trout (some of which flow down your river!), this private little mountain retreat is the perfect get-away in the scenic Tobacco Mountains. Get grounded with the natural beauty found in Montana’s flora and fauna!
• Close to Yellowstone National Park – A two-hour’s drive from Yellowstone National Park, this little claim in the mountains can act as a home base for those who want to explore beyond the perimeter of the claim and the Tobacco Root Mountains!
• High Accessibility – With the river of the North Meadow Creek found right next to North Meadow Creek Road, the NMC Gold #10 is easy to access for a visit. Just drive up and start panning!

If you’re interested in purchasing this unpatented Montana gold claim, please email me here.

North Meadow Creek Gold #10 Main Features

Type of Claim	Unpatented Placer; MT106322280
Size of Claim	20 ACRES
Mining Commodities	Gold, Silver, Gems
Accessibility	Well-Maintained Dirt Roads
Closest City	Ennis, Montana
Camping	Yes. Up to 14 days at a time
Prior Workings	None
Cell Phone Reception	Some Bars on AT&T Networks
Type of Deposit	Placer

Claim Boundaries, Location Map and GPS Coordinates

The Four Corners

North Meadow Creek Gold #10

NE	45.514164°, -111.896291°
NW	45.514173°, -111.901341°
SE	45.512360°, -111.896291°
SW	45.512342°, -111.901403°

Claim Monument

North Meadow Creek Gold #10

Monument	45.513278°, -111.901167°

Corner and monument coordinates (WGS84) read from the claim’s official Google Earth KMZ boundary file.

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Economic Information About the Deposit and Operations

Operation type	Placer
Development status	Prospect
Commodity type	Gold, Silver, Gems
Deposit size	Unknown

Mining District

District Name	Washington (Meadow Creek) Mining District, Madison County
Deposit MAS/MILS ID	Kidd Mine – MRDS #10019414 New Deal Mine – MRDS #10010533 Frisbee Mine – MRDS #10245918

Geologic Structures

Type of Structure	Granitic
Structure Description	(MAJOR) – Granitic Rock Igneous > Plutonic > Granitic

North Meadow Creek Gold #10 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.

Purchasing “North Meadow Creek Gold #10”

• Full mineral rights transfer for “North Meadow Creek Gold #10” 20 Acre Placer Mining Claim
• Official certificates of location, claim locations and digital maps
• Email based support for claim maintenance and questions

Make an Offer

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Contact Us

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 Madison County Recorder’s Office and the Montana Bureau of Land Management officiating you as the new claimant within 45 days of purchase. Then officially enjoy mining gold on your own land!

Mineralization & Commodities

North Meadow Creek Gold #10 is a 20 acre placer mining claim located in the legendary Tobacco Root Mountains of Madison County, Montana. The Tobacco Roots are one of Montana’s most mineralized mountain ranges, with a rich history of gold, silver, and gemstone production dating back to the 1860s.

Primary and secondary commodities on this claim include:

The Tobacco Root Mountains are underlain by Precambrian metamorphic and igneous rocks that have been intruded by numerous granitic bodies. These intrusions created extensive hydrothermal alteration and mineralization throughout the range. The placer deposits along North Meadow Creek contain gold and silver that have been eroded from upstream lode sources, along with a variety of gemstones including garnet and sapphire that are found in the creek gravels.

Geology & Setting

The North Meadow Creek Gold #10 claim is situated in one of Montana’s most prolific mining regions. The claim area is characterized by:

• Active creek drainage with year-round water flow during most seasons
• Gravel and bench deposits containing placer gold and silver
• Bedrock exposures suitable for crevicing and sampling
• Historic mining activity in the immediate watershed
• Scenic mountain setting with excellent recreational value

The 20-acre footprint provides ample creek frontage for sampling and small-scale placer operations. The claim’s location in the Tobacco Root Mountains offers not only mineral potential but also stunning natural beauty and abundant wildlife.

Claim Features at a Glance

• 20 acres of contiguous unpatented placer ground
• BLM-verified — active and in good standing
• Tobacco Root Mountains, Madison County, Montana — historic mining district with proven production
• Placer potential — gold, silver & gemstones
• Creek frontage — active drainage with proven mineralization
• Camping permitted on BLM land with proper notice
• All paperwork included in sale price — quitclaim deed drafted, notarized, and filed with BLM and Madison County

About the Tobacco Root Mountains

The Tobacco Root Mountains have been an important center of mining activity in Montana since the 1860s. The range is home to numerous historic mining districts including Virginia City, Nevada City, and Pony, all of which produced significant quantities of gold and silver. The district’s geology is complex, with Precambrian metamorphic rocks intruded by Cretaceous granites that host extensive vein and replacement deposits.

Placer deposits throughout the Tobacco Roots have yielded gold for over 150 years, and modern prospectors continue to find color in the creeks and gulches of the range. The presence of gemstones including garnet, sapphire, and quartz crystals adds to the recreational and economic potential of claims in this district.

North Meadow Creek Gold #10 sits within this proven mineralized watershed, offering both immediate placer potential and the opportunity to discover new pay streaks along the creek.

Why Buy Through Mountain Man Mining?

• 7+ years in business with hundreds of successful claim transfers
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