DT1-DT4

Historical Record

The DT1-DT4 claims were a massive 160-acre placer claim block located in the Rose Creek Mining District of Humboldt County, Nevada, just a few miles outside of Winnemucca. This was a rare and significant piece of placer ground with both gold and tungsten potential.

Key historical details:

• 160 acres of contiguous unpatented placer ground (DT1, DT2, DT3, DT4)
• Rose Creek Mining District — famous for past gold, tungsten and copper production
• 11 miles from Winnemucca — lodging, supplies, food nearby
• First time for sale in 5 years at time of listing
• Gold and tungsten potential
• Active mine adjacent with reported 8-ounce nuggets

Rose Creek Mining District History

The Rose Creek Mining District has a rich history dating back to the 1860s:

• Early Discovery: The Rose Creek Mine area was initially located for copper and gold in the 1860s
• Tungsten Discovery: No significant exploratory work until tungsten (scheelite) was discovered in 1936
• Production Periods: Tungsten mining focused operations in 1943–44 and 1954–55
• Gold Content: Ore reported to contain as much as 0.14 ounces of gold per ton, along with tungsten and copper
• Placer Gold: A small, flattened gold nugget was found in the East Range placer fields within the district
• Mineral Commodities: Gold, tungsten, copper, and molybdenum all present in the district

Gold was one of the minerals that initially drew interest to the Rose Creek area in the 1860s, and it exists as a minor component in the skarn-type tungsten ore body, with sizeable amounts of placer gold also found in the surrounding district.

Claim Features (Historical)

• Enigmatic Mountains — Rose Creek Mountains famous for past gold and tungsten deposits throughout outcroppings and prior mine workings
• Rich History, Rich Ground — Historical past production showed grades running 0.41 ounces per yard, extraordinarily high for a disseminated deposit
• Just Outside of Town — 11 miles from Winnemucca for lodging, supplies, fresh food and hot meals
• Scenic Mountain Ranges — camp on the claim and enjoy blue skies from sun up to sun down
• Scalable Operations — start small with testing gravels or jump in with heavy equipment

Mining Potential

The investment in a placer gold claim isn't just a purchase of land rights; it's an investment in tangible results and a unique lifestyle. Whether you're a seasoned prospector or a weekend enthusiast looking for a profitable hobby, these claims offer scalable operations to fit your ambition.

The gold recovered is yours — a direct, valuable return on your effort. Furthermore, claims in this region come with the added benefit of being located in beautiful, rugged, and historic mining country, offering a true escape and an intimate connection to the land.