sidvail
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Hi all.
Was doing some searching online for information on locating mining claims. Or should I say, finding out if an area is already claimed.
I've learned how to use google earth and PLSS for getting my township/range/section information. And I've been to BLM's LR2000 website to view their claim reports. Does this give you the whole picture?
I've got a spot I'm interested in and have run both the active and closed reports from LR2000. I show no active claims, and several closed claims. Does this mean the area is open? It's on National Forest lands.
This is all new to me and I don't want to get out there and find out I'm trespassing.
I plan on doing some extended hiking and camping this spring and would like to do some panning while I'm at it. Just want to do it correctly if you know what I mean.
Thanks and hello.
Was doing some searching online for information on locating mining claims. Or should I say, finding out if an area is already claimed.
I've learned how to use google earth and PLSS for getting my township/range/section information. And I've been to BLM's LR2000 website to view their claim reports. Does this give you the whole picture?
I've got a spot I'm interested in and have run both the active and closed reports from LR2000. I show no active claims, and several closed claims. Does this mean the area is open? It's on National Forest lands.
This is all new to me and I don't want to get out there and find out I'm trespassing.
I plan on doing some extended hiking and camping this spring and would like to do some panning while I'm at it. Just want to do it correctly if you know what I mean.
Thanks and hello.
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