The Wild Rose Mine
(Lode/Placer)
(80 acres)
Lewis and Clark County, Montana
$87,000
Now Available!
(Lode/Placer)
(80 acres)
Lewis and Clark County, Montana
$87,000
Now Available!
Primary Commodity: Gold
• Claim designation: un-patented Lode and Placer.
• Size: 80 acres
• Location: Lewis and Clark County Montana
Financing is available with $3800.00 down and monthly payments of $395.00
• Claim designation: un-patented Lode and Placer.
• Size: 80 acres
• Location: Lewis and Clark County Montana
Financing is available with $3800.00 down and monthly payments of $395.00
The Wild Rose Mine is a documented mineral property situated in the McClellan Gulch mining district of Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Formerly known as the Black Watch Mine, this property spans 80 acres and features a placer deposit located in an area renowned for its coarse, nugget-type gold. In addition to the placer deposit, the property boasts two underground mine adits that were driven into a quartz lode. Its secluded location offers excellent access, making it an ideal site for exploration and extraction.
First located in 1864, the McClellan Gulch district quickly became a prominent gold-bearing area, attracting hundreds of prospectors. Gold is primarily found in the form of grain-sized nuggets, with minimal fine gold. Nuggets as large as wheat grains or larger typically assay at approximately 870 fine. In 1870, a single pan was reported to contain $500 worth of gold, and in 1927, A.J. Wood and Fred Meade discovered a remarkable 57-ounce nugget.
The primary placer deposit consists of auriferous gravel beds surrounding Fields Gulch Creek, with source deposits located in quartz lode veins near the head of the gulch. Several types of deposits, including water-level, upper terrace, and bedrock deposits, offer significant potential for gold exploration and extraction. Fields Gulch Creek has a moderate flow, with depths ranging from 12 to 38 inches, and is estimated to yield gold concentrations between 0.5 and 1.7 grams per cubic yard. Notably, the Blue/Black clay layer beneath the gravels and the bedrock itself contain higher gold concentrations, with the richest gravels found at depths of approximately 30 feet.
The primary lode deposit consists of a mineralized quartz vein encased in Newland limestone host rock. Two caved adits, which trend southeast, provide access to this deposit, with estimated drifting on a single level. Further excavation and timber bracing will be required to continue exploration and development in the underground workings.
During early production, only high-grade materials were likely shipped, leaving lower-grade ore behind in the mine spill.
Several sorted piles of mid-grade ore are available near the old loading area, with assayed grab samples showing a concentration of 0.5 ounces per ton of gold.
Estimated ore grades range from 0.5 to 1.5 ounces per ton of gold and 1.2 to 4.0 ounces per ton of silver.
This site offers a unique opportunity to leverage modern technologies for enhanced gold recovery, both in the lode and placer deposits.
The property is accessed via a well-maintained forest service road, with dual staging areas suitable for multiple vehicles and campers. The secluded location and topography help mask the camp and its operations from road views. The site is accessible by most 2WD vehicles and all 4x4 vehicles, making it an ideal location for mining activities.
Whether for an established mining company or an enthusiastic beginner with high expectations for returns, the Wild Rose Mine presents a prime opportunity for exploration and development.
