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320AC S.YUBA RIVER CALIFORNIA GOLD MINING/PANNING CLAIM

DREDGING/SWIM/CAMP/PANNING/NUGGETS"09"PLACER"GOLD RUSH!

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Item number:380021013409
Item location:Northern California, United States
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Shipping: Not specifiedProduct Type: Mining Claim
Occasion: Vacation, DredgingType: Gold


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OUR CLAIM IS APPROXIMATELY 320 ACRES AND IS RIGHT ON THE SOUTH YUBA RIVER. IT RUNS ABOUT A HALF A MILE ALONG THE RIVER. THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY!! AVAILABLE MINING CLAIMS ON THE SOUTH YUBA RIVER BETWEEN EDWARDS CROSSING AND WASHINGTON ARE VIRTUALLY NON-EXISTANT. WE HAVE DECIDED TO SELL . EBAY SEEMED TO BE A GOOD WAY TO PUT IT ON THE MARKET. THIS IS AN UNPATENTED PLACER MINING CLAIM. THE AREA IS BEAUTIFUL! PERFECT FOR HIKING,FISHING,BIKING,CAMPING,PROSPECTING, AND MANY OTHER SPORTS. WE DO NOT CONDONE HUNTING UNLESS IT IS A MATTER OF SURVIVAL. A HOBBY IS NOT A GOOD REASON. THE CLAIM CAN BE ACCESSED FROM THE EAST AND THE WEST ON THE SOUTH YUBA TRAIL EITHER FROM WASHINGTON OR THROUGH NORTH BLOOMFIELD DOWN THE MISSOURI BAR TRAIL. ALL TRAILS TO CLAIM ARE WELL MAINTAINED. TAKING THE NORTH BLOOMFIELD ROUTE IS BY FAR THE MOST INTERESTING. IT IS AN OLD MINING TOWN LEFT OVER FROM THE MALOKOFF DIGGINGS THAT STILL HAS MOST ALL THE OLD BUILDINGS INCLUDING THE SALOON, POST OFFICE, FIREHOUSE, HOTEL, CHURCH, AND CEMETARY; ALTHOUGH ABANDONED. YOU TAKE THE MISSOURI BAR TRAIL OUT OF NORTH BLOOMFIELD TO THE SOUTH YUBA TRAIL WHEN YOU REACH THE BOTTOM OF THE MISSOURI BAR TRAIL, YOU ARE ON THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF THE CLAIM. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO VISIT THE CLAIM BEFORE AUCTIONS END. THE CLAIM IS LOCATED IN SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 17, RANGE 10 IN THE MOUNT DIABLO MERIDIAN. "21 0170N 0100E 017" NW QUADRANT AND SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 17, RANGE 10 IN THE MOUNT DIABLO MERIDIAN "21 0170N 0100E 018 NW & NE QUADRANT IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH MAPS, JUST CONTACT THE US FOREST SERVICE, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT OR EVEN THE FOREST RANGER IN NORTH BLOOMFIELD. I'M SURE THAT THEY WILL BE HAPPY TO HELP YOU. YOU MAY VISIT THE CLAIM, BUT WE DO NOT AUTHORIZE THE EXTRACTION OF MINERALS IN ANY WAY! YOU MAY FISH, SWIM, EXPLORE, OR HIKE ONLY. IF YOU PURCHASE THE CLAIM, YOU CAN DO AS YOU PLEASE. DO NOT BID IF YOU DO NOT ATLEAST HAVE A BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF WHAT YOU ARE BIDDING ON OR WHAT A MINING CLAIM IS. IT IS NOT LAND OR SURFACE TITLE, IT IS MINERAL TITLE WHICH GIVES YOU CERTAIN SURFACE PRIVELEDGES AND RIGHTS BOTH STATE AND FEDERAL. THERE ARE MANY BOOKS ON THE SUBJECT. IT WOULD BE WISE TO EDUCATE YOURSELF ON THE SUBJECT BEFORE BIDDING. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VERIFY THE LEGITIMACY OF OUR OWNERSHIP OF THIS MINERAL TITLE, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT IN SACRAMENTO, CA. OR THE NEVADA COUNTY RECORDER. YOU CAN ALSO ACCESS THE INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET. JUST GO TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS "LR2000" WEBSITE TO VERIFY OUR CLAIM. YOU MUST HAVE PAYPAL TO BE AN APPROVED BIDDER. ALL OTHERS WILL BE BLOCKED. THIS IS TO INSURE A LEGITIMATE AUCTION AND LEGITIMATE BIDDERS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO E-MAIL ME. ALL PAPERWORK AND FEES ARE UP TO DATE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1ST 2009. UPON CLOSE OF AUCTION, WE WILL ARRANGE TO SHIP ALL MATERIALS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CLAIM INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL LOCATION NOTICE, RECIEPTS, AND MAPS. THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT AND THE NEVADA COUNT RECORDER ALSO HAVE FILES ON OUR CLAIM. WE WILL ALSO SEND A NOTORIZED QUIT CLAIM DEED UPON CLOSE OF AUCTION. YOU CAN GO ANYTIME YOU WANT AND SPEND AS MUCH TIME AS YOU WANT! YOU CAN EVEN LIVE OUT THERE IF YOU ARE PROSPECTING FULL TIME! GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR BIDDING AND HOPE TO SEE YOU OUT THERE THIS SUMMER!!!!

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What's the difference between an unpatented gold mining property or MCP and a patented gold property or MCP? Mining claims are in either of two categories: unpatented mineral claims and patented mineral claims. Under the Mining Law of 1872 (30 U.S.C. 21 et seq.), an unpatented claim gives a claimant a property right interest to the minerals in the claim and the right to use as much of the surface and its resources as necessary to extract the minerals. The Mining Law of 1872 also establishes a process by which a claimant may bring a claim to patent. When patented, actual ownership of the minerals and usually the surface resources pass from the United States to the claimant.

Can I convert my unpatented MCP to a patented MCP? Since 1995, Congress has enacted one-year moratoriums on the issuance of patents, whereby new mining patents generally will not be issued, but grand-fathered applications will be processed. However currently it is in congress awaiting vote.

What good is an unpatented MCP (mining claim property)? What can I do on it? The owner may choose to mine the property or not. If an owner chooses to engage in the actual exploration, development, and production of his mining property, he must notify the BLM and file the proper paperwork. If an owner chooses to mine on his property only occasionally, that's OK too. However; if one chooses to actively mine his claim, he is allowed to live on the property full time, and may build temporary (and in some cases...permanent) structures. And yes, a prudent man is allowed to recreate on his property in his spare time. In either case, maintaining ownership of your mining claim property requires the filing of certain documents and fees to be paid annually to the BLM.

What legalities / paperwork are involved with buying an unpatented gold mine property or MCP? Each state and county may have their own requirements concerning the transfer of ownership of an unpatented mining claim. Typically, just as in any real estate transaction, all that it needed for the transfer is a quit claim deed filed with the county and BLM.

Is the land mine? The United States Supreme Court case of Wilbur v. U.S. ex rel. Krushnic, 280 US 306 (1930). The Supreme Court said; When the location of a mining claim is perfected under the law, it has the effect of a grant by the United States of the right of present and exclusive possession. The claim is property in the fullest sense of that term; and may be sold, transferred, mortgaged, and inherited without infringing any right or title of the United States. The right of the owner is taxable by the state; and is "real

property". The owner is not required to purchase the claim or secure patent

from the United States; but so long as he complies with the provisions of the

mining laws, his possessor's right, for all practical purposes of ownership,

is as good as though secured by patent. In essence, you own the mineral rights and may use as much of the surface as reasonably necessary for mining your property.

Can I live on my MCP? Yes, however...all buildings, equipment, fences, signs, roads, any man made changes on the mining claim, must be reasonably incident to mining and included in a Notice or Plan on file with the Bureau of Land Management. If the building or equipment is NOT used for mining or milling purposes it must be removed and stored off the mining claim. Structures must meet all local and state building codes. If the structure is large enough for a person to occupy, even if not intended for occupancy, it must meet all building codes that apply. Any temporary structure, even a travel trailer, needs a permit from BLM to be located on Public Lands beyond the 14-day limit. Travel trailers do not meet the Uniform Building Code Standards. All inhabited buildings must have power, water, and sanitation. If residential occupancy or a watchman is necessary, the watchman must occupy the property 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, until unnecessary. If the site is left without a watchman at any time, the watchman is not necessary.

Can I build on it? See statement above.

Would it be possible to put electric and sewage on the property? See statement above.

How much are taxes? BLM requires an annual maintenance fee of $125 to satisfy assessment requirements. There also exists a small miners waiver...if one owns less than 10 mining claims. In essence, actual labor can be performed as well to qualify as assessment work.

Do I own the property or just the mining rights or both? The locators of all mining locations made on any mineral vein, lode, or ledge, situated on the public domain, their heirs and assigns, where no adverse claim existed on the 10th day of May 1872 so long as they comply with the laws of the United States, and with State, territorial, and local regulations not in conflict with the laws of the United States governing their possessory title, shall have the exclusive right of possession and enjoyment of all the surface

Included within the lines of their locations. You own only the mineral rights until a patent is secured from the government. Presently, there is a moratorium on issuance of patents however this is subject to change in the near future.

I've never mined or prospected for gold before in my life! Where do I begin? There are a multitude of Gold Mining Web sites where one can learn how to get started as well as thousands of books written on the subject.

How long have the laws for owning and maintaining MCP's been around?

The General Mining Law of 1872 is the major statute that direct the federal government's land management policy. The law grants free access to individuals and corporations to prospect for minerals in public domain lands, and allows them, upon making a discovery, to stake a claim on that deposit... Currently, mineral claimants must pay an annual maintenance fee of $125 per claim to hold the claim. Once a claimed mineral deposit is determined to be economically recoverable, and at least $500 of development work has been performed, the claim holder may file a patent application for title to both the surface and mineral rights. If approved, the patent can be obtained for $2.50 or $5.00 per acre depending on the type of claim. Presently, because of the moratorium on issuing Patents, no applications are being accepted. This can change in the near future

Sometimes forest roads are gated and locked up. Can I be locked out of my MCP? The owner of an unpatented mining claim cannot be denied access to his property by federal law. If a locked gate is preventing you from accessing your claim, the Forest Service, BLM,State (or appropriate agency) must provide you with a key.

What if I find silver or platinum or diamonds on my MCP? You own all the mineral rights to your mining claim and are not required to pay a royalty to anyone for extracting such minerals.

Does whatever I find on my MCP belong to me? see above

What if I want to sell or give my MCP away? Mining claims and sites are considered real property! The interest in them and associated rights may be bought, sold, transferred, leased, rented, willed or inherited.

What paperwork is involved in transferring my MCP? Typically, a quit claim deed is all that is necessary to execute the transfer from present owner to future owner. Some people prefer a Warranty deed instead of an "quitclaim deed. But either one will suffice. WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE MAP BELOW, THE CLAIM IS THE SMALL GREEN SECTION THAT DROPS DOWN INTO THE WHITE SECTION Error! Hyperlink reference not valid.

Malakoff Diggins


Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park and tourist info for visitors

Hydraulic Mining Pit, Malakoff Diggins

This is a photograph of the pit left by the miners. The scale is a little hard to comprehend just from a photo, you have to walk around in it to understand.


North Bloomfield, CA

North Bloomfield was once an active community. A few people still live in and around town, but most of the buildings are museum pieces and not active businesses. This photo was taken the first week of spring. Come summer tourists will line the streets, tours will commence regularly, and the picnic areas will be buzzing with tourists (and less attractive guests.)


A stark landscape greets visitors who venture to Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park.

It was created between the 1850s and 1880s by hydraulic gold mining. Water was brought to the site and then aimed at hillsides through giant nozzles. However, in 1886, hydraulic mining was outlawed because of damage done to downstream rivers and waterways.

The park now contains a museum, the deserted mining town of North Bloomfield and picnic facilities. Visitors can also gold pan on Humbug Creek pans provided.

Hydraulic Mining

Water, after traveling miles along canals and aquaducts reached a pipe called a Penstock. The Penstock might have been as much as a mile long. By the time the water reached the of the water cannon (called a monitor) nozzle it was moving 5-7000 gallons per minute. The water shot out with sufficient force to wash away whole mountains of dirt. The water and dirt was washed across riffles in a sluice box (a wooden channel). The heavy gold settled to the bottom because it is heavier than the other sand and gravel. When the monitors fell silent, the miners would clean the sluice box and recover the gold. Unfortunately all the remaining debris was washed into the streams and rivers. Downstream farms, ranches, even towns were covered in mud and silt. This is why hydraulic mining was eventually outlawed.

 

SOUTH YUBA PRIMITIVE CAMP LOOP

Ability: Intermediate through Advanced Length: 19 miles Elevation Gain: 2,000’ Time: 2-4 hours Season: Year Round Topo Maps 7.5’: Nevada City, North Bloomfield and Washington

COMMENTS: Bring your snorkel and flippers for this one. Pristine swimming holes and endless singletrack are the highlights for this ride. Pack a lunch and water filter on hot days.

GETTING TO THE TRAILHEAD FROM NEVADA CITY: Take Highway 49 west towards Downieville. .3 miles from the Highway 20 / 49 intersection is North Bloomfield Road. Turn right and follow it to the top of the hill where the road splits. Keep to the right and follow N. Bloomfield for more than eight miles to Edward’s Crossing. Continue across the bridge and the road turns to dirt, follow it for another two miles. At the top the road will split again, keep to the right and the road will descend for a short distance. As the road starts to climb the turnoff for South Yuba Primitive Camp will be on the right. It is signed. As you pull in keep to the left and park.

ON YOUR BIKE: Hop back on Graniteville/North Bloomfield Road and continue to climb heading east for approximately three miles toward Lake City. Once you reach the site of Lake City the road splits. Keep to the right and head to Malakoff Diggings and the town of North Bloomfield. As you are descending keep an eye out for the Rim Trail. This trail will be on your left and takes you out and around the hydraulic diggings site.
Once you reach North Bloomfield take a right on Relief Road and head towards the town of Washington, this road is signed. Follow this road over a wooden bridge, climbing for around a mile.(there is a cool trail to check out a few feet beyond the wooden bridge, it is signed and will take you to an old ranch site and connect back with the main road.) As you climb the road you will see a sign for Missouri Bar Trail. Take a right turn onto this road and catch Missouri Bar Trail on the left. This trail descends more than 1,200 feet in a mile and a half, so hang on! A brake check is a must at the top.
When you reach the river turn right onto S. Yuba Trail and follow it heading downstream. There are a few trails that will take you down to the river, providing access to nice swim holes. You will reach Primitive Camp in around three miles. Things tend to get a little confusing near the camp with all of the side trails, just keep heading downstream. The trail is also washed out in a couple of spots, so you will have to portage your bike for a short distance. Once you cross over Humbug Creek there is a nice picnic area to catch some sunshine. The trail splits here. For this ride continue downstream. Do not take Humbug Trail, it is extremely steep and technical. The South Yuba Trail becomes amazingly fun along this section as it serpentines through the rugged canyon. After a few miles the trail will pop you out on a dirt road. Head up the road for a half-mile and a singletrack takes off to the left. It is signed for non-motorized use. Take this trail and it will take you back to your car. Enjoy!

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