The Virginia
(Placer)
(20 acres)
Lewis and Clark County, Montana
​$23,000
Now Available!

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​​​​•Primary Commodities: Gold
• Claim designation: un-patented Placer
​• Size: 20.00 acres
• Location: Lewis and Clark County, Montana
​Financing is available with $1750.00 down and monthly payments of $189.00
Direct Quit Claim Deed purchase options available.

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​ The Virginia Placer – Stemple Mining District, Western Montana
The Virginia Placer is a documented mineral property located in the historically rich Stemple Mining District of Western Montana. This unique site encompasses over 700 feet of gold-bearing creek bed, elevated terrace-level deposits, and the remnants of a mid-20th-century mining cabin. Assay results have recorded gold values of up to 1.75 grams per cubic yard, making it a compelling opportunity for exploration and small-scale production.

Historical Background
Established in the late 1860s, the Stemple (also known as the Gould) Mining District gained prominence following the discovery of productive placer gold deposits along Virginia Creek, as well as oxidized gold outcrops in the surrounding hills near Stemple Pass, northwest of Helena.
In 1884, attention shifted to lode mining following the discovery of the Jay Gould Mine—also known as the Homestake Mine—which was intermittently worked until the mid-1930s. The high-grade surface ores were initially processed through a ten-stamp mill.
From the 1860s through the transition to lode mining in the 1880s, over $600,000 in placer gold was recovered from Virginia Creek alone. Early reports cite yields of more than $200 per pan, with over 200 miners working the auriferous gravels using wooden sluice boxes, long toms, and hand tools during the open season.
Today, the Virginia Placer features both untouched upper terrace gravels and rejuvenated creek bed deposits formed by over 165 years of natural erosion of local host veins.

Site Description
 The claim includes a mix of upper terrace cuts and lower creek-level alluvial deposits. The gravels on site contain both coarse and fine gold, with typical assay results showing 95% purity.

Gold-bearing material is generally located between 6 inches and 1.5 feet below the surface, with richer concentrations expected near exposed bedrock. Secondary deposits are also present in the elevated terrace, approximately 12 feet above the western side of the creek.
Estimated values are 0.50 to 1.75 grams Au per yard.

The placer was originally worked in the 1860s, with miners exploiting the entire eight-mile stretch of Virginia Creek from head to mouth. Though extensively worked historically, the presence of virgin ground and naturally replenished gold makes the Virginia Placer a strong candidate for renewed operations.


Water, Access & Infrastructure

 Virginia Creek offers seasonal water flow, with depths ranging from 18 inches to 3 feet in the southern sections of the property. This water source supports a variety of mining methods, including gold panning, high-banking, and sluicing.

• Access: Excellent via a well-maintained dirt road, suitable for most two-wheel-drive vehicles and all four-wheel-drive models.
• Staging Area: The property includes a flat roadside zone ideal for parking, equipment staging, or camping. With partial tree cover, located adjacent to an old miner's cabin from the 1920s.

 With a proven geological profile, documented gold values, seasonal water access, and modern-day accessibility, the Virginia Placer represents an outstanding opportunity for both amateur prospectors and experienced operators. Its location within a historic, gold-rich district further enhances the potential for successful operations.

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