The Golden Eagle
(Placer)
20.00 acres
Powell County, Montana
$19,750
SALE PENDING
(Placer)
20.00 acres
Powell County, Montana
$19,750
SALE PENDING
Commodities: Gold
• Claim designation: un-patented Placer
• Size: 20 acres
• Location: Powell County, Montana
• Claim designation: un-patented Placer
• Size: 20 acres
• Location: Powell County, Montana
The Golden Eagle is a documented mineral property located in the Elliston Mining district of central Montana. Previously known as the Third Term Mine.
Featuring over twelve hundred feet of annual flowing creek, a secluded mining camp from the 1950s, and local placer deposits from aged lode deposits of the hillside.
The Elliston district began as a placer operation along the Little Blackfoot River during the 1860s, but the gold deposits were poor and little production occurred. It was not until the 1890s when lode mining was developed south of town, that the district began to produce significant amounts of ore. Most of the production from the lode mining occurred between 1890 and 1908, at which point the total production was estimated at $2,750,000.
Known for larger nuggets and plentiful flower grades, both districts continue to produce excellent-quality Gold.
Original production on the site is estimated to have begun around the early 1900s, consisting of drift shafts, and open cuts along the upper terrace of the creek.
During the 1900s a series of trenches and shallow shafts were driven alongside the creek edge on the originally sixty-acre mine.
Gold concentrations in the area are estimated at 0.10-to-1.2 grams per yard, with larger amounts estimated on bedrock.
The site is perfect for a small-scale high banking or sluicing operation.
The dense forest lands of the mountain gulch feature abundant wildlife, timber resources, and water.
An old mining camp is located in the Gulch on the south portion of the claim boundaries. Built to support the Third term Mine workings during the 1950s. Portions of an old cabin, as well as relics from past production attest to sporadic work over the years.
After the Hahn Creek road was developed over the Third Term Mineshaft, the lode workings were reclaimed by the previous operation, with the tailings hauled off-site.
Staging areas are available to multiple vehicles and campers, with level parking.
Located off a well-maintained dirt road with excellent access for most 2WD vehicles and all 4x4s.
The parking and staging area is suitable for multiple vehicles and campers.
The elevation of the mining claim is 5700 feet above sea level.
A perfect location for the beginning enthusiast up to an established mining company.
Featuring over twelve hundred feet of annual flowing creek, a secluded mining camp from the 1950s, and local placer deposits from aged lode deposits of the hillside.
The Elliston district began as a placer operation along the Little Blackfoot River during the 1860s, but the gold deposits were poor and little production occurred. It was not until the 1890s when lode mining was developed south of town, that the district began to produce significant amounts of ore. Most of the production from the lode mining occurred between 1890 and 1908, at which point the total production was estimated at $2,750,000.
Known for larger nuggets and plentiful flower grades, both districts continue to produce excellent-quality Gold.
Original production on the site is estimated to have begun around the early 1900s, consisting of drift shafts, and open cuts along the upper terrace of the creek.
During the 1900s a series of trenches and shallow shafts were driven alongside the creek edge on the originally sixty-acre mine.
- The primary workings of the mine consist of upper terrace gravel surface cuts, creek-level sluicing sites, and bedrock outcroppings near the old cabin site.
Gold concentrations in the area are estimated at 0.10-to-1.2 grams per yard, with larger amounts estimated on bedrock.
- Secondary deposits consist of fine flood Gold, trapped in the base gravels and low-pressure zones of the creek.
The site is perfect for a small-scale high banking or sluicing operation.
The dense forest lands of the mountain gulch feature abundant wildlife, timber resources, and water.
An old mining camp is located in the Gulch on the south portion of the claim boundaries. Built to support the Third term Mine workings during the 1950s. Portions of an old cabin, as well as relics from past production attest to sporadic work over the years.
After the Hahn Creek road was developed over the Third Term Mineshaft, the lode workings were reclaimed by the previous operation, with the tailings hauled off-site.
Staging areas are available to multiple vehicles and campers, with level parking.
Located off a well-maintained dirt road with excellent access for most 2WD vehicles and all 4x4s.
The parking and staging area is suitable for multiple vehicles and campers.
The elevation of the mining claim is 5700 feet above sea level.
A perfect location for the beginning enthusiast up to an established mining company.
