Jackson Ridge

Historical Record

Jackson Ridge was a 20-acre unpatented placer claim in Plumas County, California. Located on Jackson Ridge, this claim offered placer gold potential in California's northern Gold Country.

Jackson Ridgeis a 20 acre placer mining claim situated on the Jackson Creek, a gold-producing river found directly under Mt. Jackson!Five miles form the famous Plumas-Eureka mine, the Jackson Creek shares a rich history in gold rich territory!Prospecting for gold in the Jackson Creek is easy and can be done with just a pan and a shovel.

Placed right before the creek begins to fall off the mountain means steep terrain. Claiming down the mountain much lower, and it becomes treacherous - even costly - to pan in the river, makingthis claim is thelast chanceto get any gold barreling down the Jackson Creek before it disappears into the Feather River for good.

Here are the highlights regarding the Jackson Ridge:

A fairly steep descent leading down to the river front is the only barrier of entry to this claim. Once on the river, plenty of natural foliage and vegetation help keep the sun off your head and back for a leisurely time at the river. Boulders and rocks come tumbling off the mountains and into the creek daily, and get worn into the fine sands and gravels found underneath the river waters. Surface quartz can be found in the river and nearby,a good sign of fresh, igneous mountain ores holding the precious minerals you seek.

Claim Features (Historical)

• 20 acres of unpatented placer ground
• Located in California, Plumas County, Jackson Ridge District
• Primary commodity: Gold
• Historic mining area with proven mineral potential
• Sold through Mountain Man Mining™