U.S. Government Gold-Mining Resources

United States Geological Survey (USGS)

The USGS publishes many topographic maps, geologic maps, and reports. The central source of information for these maps and related materials is the Earth Science Information Center, USGS National Center, Reston, Virginia 22092. Maps and reports are available for purchase from the Branch of Distribution, Box 25286, U.S. Geological Survey, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado, 80225. 

http://ask.usgs.gov/sources.html

 

The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

The BLM has been delegated by the Secretary of the Interior with the primary responsibility for administering the laws and regulations regarding the disposal of all minerals from all federally-owned lands.

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How to File a Gold Mining Claim

When you have found a site that seems like it’s worth mining or panning and sluicing, you have to follow the correct procedure to ensure that only you have full rights to the gold that you uncover.  File your gold claim as quickly as possible, even though you legally have 2-3 months to do so.  Here is how to file a gold mining claim. 

Disclaimer:  These are guidelines and will get you off to a good start.  However there are many additional details which is not uncommon for the government!  If you’re serious about this endeavor, you will find the Resource blog post very useful. 

 

Placer Claims

For traditional placer claims, in addition to proof of a discovery of a pay streak, each 10 acres must be shown to be mineral-in-character (there is a reasonable expectation of further economic mineral under these lands).

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Where to Prospect for Gold and Stake a Claim in the United States

While gold mine claims are sold on eBay and elsewhere on the Internet (do a keyword search; you’ll be surprised at what is available), this post is for those who want the adventure of locating their own lode or placer gold claim.  It’s also MUCH less expensive than buying one online!

There are 19 states where you may locate mining claims or sites. These states are Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages the surface of public lands in these states and the Forest Service manages the surface of National Forest System lands. The BLM is responsible for the subsurface minerals on both its public lands and National Forest System lands. 

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