The Gilded Crow
(Placer)
(20 acres)
Broadwater County, Montana
​$24,000
Now Available!
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​​​​•Primary Commodities: Gold
​​•Secondary Commodities: Titanium
• Claim designation: un-patented Placer
​• Size: 20.00acres
• Location: Broadwater County, Montana

• Financing is available with $1850.00 down and monthly payments of $189.00

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   The Gilded Crow Placer – Radersburg Mining District, Western Montana
The Gilded Crow Placer is a documented mineral property located in the historically significant Radersburg Mining District of Western Montana. Encompassing over 600 feet of perennial gold-bearing creek, the claim features enriched alluvial gravels and black sands containing both gold and titanium. Historic workings and recorded production from nearby lode sources support the site’s strong mineral potential for both traditional and modern placer mining operations.

Historical Background :First established in the 1860s, the Radersburg Mining District became one of the earliest and most productive gold camps in Montana Territory. Placer mining began on Crow Creek in 1866, with local reports citing over $500,000 in recovered gold by 1906. The district quickly evolved with the discovery of rich lode deposits, including the Keating Mine, where early prospectors John Keating and David Blacker reportedly produced between $40,000 and $50,000 annually using basic arrastra mills.
By 1870, the town of Radersburg had become the county seat of Jefferson County, home to several stamp mills and a network of surrounding mines. Unlike many mining towns of the era, Radersburg remained inhabited through the 20th century and continues today as a small but established rural community.
The Gilded Crow Placer retains the legacy of this rich mining history, with hand-worked trenches and shallow pits remaining from the 1920s-era sluicing operations.

Site Description : The claim covers a stretch of year-round flowing water along Crow Creek, flanked by a combination of inside-bend gravel bars and naturally replenished flood zones sourced from the higher elevation Slim Slam Formation. Gravels on-site contain fine gold flakes and dust eroded from surrounding lode outcroppings. In addition to gold, black sands within the gravels exhibit significant concentrations of titanium and trace rare earth minerals.
Gold values are estimated between 0.47 and 1.7 grams per cubic yard, with elevated concentrations near bedrock and within channel bends. Titanium presence has been confirmed by USGS documentation, although concentrations remain largely undefined and offer strong exploration potential.
Water depth ranges from approximately 14 inches to 2 feet, with creek widths between 1.5 and 4 feet, providing sufficient flow for a variety of recovery methods.

Water, Access & Infrastructure

• Access: The property is easily reached via local roads and includes a level parking and staging area suitable for most vehicle types.
• Staging Areas: Two designated zones provide space for equipment, camping, or processing. The primary site is located Creekside under shaded pine cover, while a secondary flat zone sits atop a prominent gravel deposit.
• Water Source: Crow Creek flows year-round and supports manual panning, sluicing, and small-scale mechanized operations.

With its proven historical productivity, verified gold and titanium content, year-round water access, and strong geological profile, The Gilded Crow Placer presents an exceptional opportunity for individual prospectors or small-scale mining operations. Located within a region rich in mining heritage, the claim offers both recreational value and commercial exploration potential.

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