Sedona Legend #17

About This Claim

Retreat to This Scenic Unpatented Arizona Placer Claim!

Find Powerful Sedona Gems in the Foothills of the Coconino National Forest!

Find the hidden treasures of the Earth and maybe inner peace on the Sedona Legend #17, a 20-acre unpatented placer mining claim in Sedona, Arizona! Wedged between the town of Sedona and the beautiful Sedona Mago Center, a wellness retreat center, this unpatented mining claim shares the powerful magnetic energies contained in and around the mythical Sedona plateaus!

Outside the traditional mining districts of Verde and Jerome, the Sedona Legend claims hunt for gems and other stunning minerals in the backyard of Sedona itself! Taking from the nearby foothills of Bear Mountain and the local, dry Spring Creek, this little spot in the wilds delivers fresh quartz, chalcopyrite-stained rock, and almost alien-looking hemetite-stained botryodial chalcedony; the “rough ore” of Sedona’s famous fire agates!

The Grounds

The grounds of the Sedona Legend #17 are wild and untamed – at least, as much as can be just a few miles outside of Sedona! These untouched grounds give an incredible view of the surrounding landscape, making the Sedona Legend #17 claim perfect for rock-hounds who want to enjoy the stunning beauty of Arizona! Far enough away from any light pollution produced by the town and the nearby resort, the area is perfect for star-gazing — and even has convenient, cleared camping spots a few hundred meters from the claim itself.

Inside the bounds of the claim, experienced rock-hounds who’ve had the chance to scour the area have reported quartz, agates, and some lesser known crystals, but the areas is known for turquoise, amethyst, jasper, opals too! Supposing you find some gems of your own, you can easily pop back into the town of Sedona to find someone to cut, polish, and even sell the beauties for you if you desire.

Just outside the claim boundaries to the West is the now dry Spring Creek. Carrying the iron-rich ores from Buck Ridge the down into the valley, the possibility of finding some gold flakes or raw silver isn’t out of the question, but it would be one lucky day if you did! Occasionally carrying some fancy looking minerals down the old bed too, it could be a good spot to pick up a little gold and a little gem too.

Upstream from the claim also lies scenic and famous spots, like the Honanki Heritage Site and the Palatki Heritage Site! Both sites showcase ancient hieroglyphics painted and carved into the walls by the ancient, cave-dwelling people, believed to be from 1100 AD. While many years have passed since then, there’s always a rare chance you might stumble upon a unique piece of history – a relic of the past from these very same peoples.

If you’re not there for the history, the views are incredible from the Red Canyon Overlook, just a few hundred feet above the claim. Further back into the mountains, if hiking and exploring is more your speed, the Loy Canyon trailhead just to the North of the claim could be your starting place to find the long Lost Padre Mine. This legendary mine founded by early Spaniard settlers was said to be rich beyond measure, but tragedy and time caused everyone who knew to forget where in the mountains it was… While most believe it to be in the well-scoured Superstition or Organ Mountains, not many have ventured into the Bear Mountains to find this hidden legend… and until they do, the endless riches of the Lost Padre may remain hidden forever!

Combined, all these things make for an excellent spot for outdoorsmen or photographers who love to hike and plod around looking for unique rocks and gems while enjoying a wonderful view. If you’re willing to go a little farther from the claim, both the Jerome and Verde Mining Districts are well within reach to catch up on your mining history. And when the lights go down low, the clean air and dark skies make the perfect canvas for the beauty of our beloved Milky Way galaxy…

The Features of the “Sedona Legend #17” at a Glance

• Rock-Hounds Dream – With the geology allowing for the chance occurrence of finding the rough, alien-looking botryodial chalcedony, Sedona’s famous fire agates are mere inches away from your grasp!
• Untamed Territory – Just a few miles outside of Sedona, Arizona, this little spot in the world still feels untamed and unexplored. Well-established flora help hide the claim-site from prying eyes, but isn’t far enough from civilization to get lost at!
• Historical Beauty – Close to the face of the mountains, two historical heritage sites sit just up the road from your claim! With unfound relics still buried in the red sands of Arizona, finding history while making some of your own never felt better or easier!
• Trapped Reserves – With the imposition of wilderness zones, wildland study areas, and a general ban on creating new mineral claims in the area by the Department of the Interior, the Sedona Legend #17 is one of the few spots remaining that you can legally find and mine your own gems and minerals in Sedona, Arizona!
• Barren in Gold, Rich in Gems – While not the most ideal spot to find gold (unless you get lucky in the dry Spring Creek near the claim), the Sedona Legend #17 is one of the few spots left in the Coconino National Forest that rock-hounds can legally use to find their very own gemmy treasures without raiding the Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness!
• Incredibly Scenic – Next to the Bear Mountains and neighboring the Sycamore Canyon, the Sedona Legend #17 is one of the rare claims left near Sedona to sit atop of some of the most scenic beauty Arizona has to offer; it’s a beauty so well recognized, the area has been used time and time again for film and movies, some of which John Wayne himself was part of!
• Great Accessibility – Easily accessible by well-maintained dirt roads that lead up to heritage sites and trailheads, the claims are easily approachable from a variety of directions and incredibly close to town! Complete with near perfect cell coverage, it practically feels like mining in your own backyard!

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

Photo Courtesy of ©Gaylon Yancy 2020, taken using the Nikon D780

Sedona Legend #17 Main Features

Claim Boundaries, Location Map and GPS Coordinates

The Four Corners

• View the claim on the interactive map
• ↓ Download the Google Earth KMZ of “Sedona Legend #17” boundaries

Economic Information About the Deposit and Operations

Mining District

Geologic Structures

Sedona Legend #17 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 the “Sedona Legend #17”

• Full mineral rights transfer for “Sedona Legend #17” 20 Acre Placer Mining Claim.
• Official certificates of location, claim locations and digital maps.
• Email based support for claim maintenance and questions.

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

Location & Access

• Near Bear Mountain and Sycamore Canyon, Sedona area
• Access to dry Spring Creek drainage
• Camping permitted on-claim
• Good cell reception
• Near heritage sites and hiking trails