MONTANA YELLOWSTONE CREEK
TOBACCO ROOT MOUNTAINS
GOLD MINING CLAIM OWNERSHIP
This is a legally registered, 26.72 acre oversized gold and gem Mining Claim for sale, the North Meadow #1 with North Meadow Creek running thru the whole claim for over 660 feet.
Yellowstone National Park is less than 2 hours southeast.
Located in the historic Tobacco Root Mountains where the Montana Gold Rush took place.
There is a side road from the main road to an open camping area by the creek.
Located about 13 miles NW of the town of quaint mountain town of McAllister with all of the necessities.
This is my last mining claim in Montana and the largest single one I have located in MT.
Gold prices have reached an all time high of over $3000 per ounce.
This area is also famous for trout fishing.
Located in a beautiful forest of pines and aspens.
This area has the feel of the Old West where the Cowboy Culture still lives on.
See further down the listing the Buying Process and how to purchase my claim.
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We feel we are selling more than the gold and minerals on beautiful land.
You would be acquiring an experience that will give you a good feel for what the old time prospectors must have felt during the days of the original Montana Gold Rush.
A mining claim is an affordable way to enjoy the beauty of the land combined with the adventure of panning for gold.
The claim is located in the Tobacco Root Mountains having a history of gold production.
It is a good sign that there are other claims in this area being worked by experienced prospectors for years.
The historic Missouri Mine once pulling in gold in the Montana Gold Rush is in the area.
National Forests remained open at all times during the virus with a televised invitation by the Director for families to visit them as safe places for family recreation, making our mining claims some of the safest places for your family to enjoy and get away from all the nonsense.
Our claim is located in the Tobacco Root Mountains being well known for gold and gem discoveries.
The TV show, American Gold: The Legend of Bear Gulch, on the Fox Business Channel, takes place in these same mountains.
The TV series, Yellowstone with Kevin Costner, is filmed just West of this area.
The movie, The River Runs Thru it, with Brad Pitt, was filmed not too far away.
A great plus is having Yellowstone National Park less than a 2 hour drive South.
The Willow Creek Reservoir with boating and fishing is 15 miles away.
MADISON COUNTY: Down in Southwest Montana, sharing a tiny portion of its southern border with Idaho is Madison County. This mountainous part of Montana is wedged between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, and its residents maintain their local traditions that are inspired by the natural landscape, like fishing, ranching, and all things outdoors.
The county seat is Virginia City, an interesting place split between the historic and the contemporary. Half of the town contains a vibrant, current-day population, while the other half is an abandoned mining town, preserved as a slice of history and a window into the lives of settlers from the mid-1800s.
While Virginia City is probably the countys largest touristic draw, the nearby town of Ennis is a delightful stop for passers-through, and is host to many annual events. Though it doesnt immediately border Yellowstone National Park, Madison County, and more specifically Ennis, can make a great base from which to explore the park.
North Meadow Creek begins in the southern portion of the Tobacco Root Mountains. Located in the upper portion of this drainage is South Meadow Lake. The creek originates in thick timber stands, and makes its way down into the valley. Once in the valley, it flows through lush hay meadows and pastureland before reaching its confluence with North Meadow Creek, just west of Ennis Lake.
SOUTHWEST MONTANA ROCKHOUNDING
Rockhounding is more than just a hobby; it is a lifestyle.
There's a reason Montana is known as the Treasure State and that Southwest Montana where our claims are located is especially rich for gold and precious gems.
Even today, you can tap into the euphoria of making a find in Montana.
A century and a half ago, these hills crawled with prospectors lured by rich gold strikes.
Aquamarine, sapphires, garnets, amethyst, smoky quartz, clear quartz scepters, jaspers, topaz, and even diamnonds are also to be found in this part of Montana.
Because of such an availability of gems to be found, there are many Mineral and Gem Clubs throughout the state.
The geology of Montana had a history of volcanic activity which is largely responsible for the wide variety of interesting rocks and minerals to be found here.
MADISON COUNTY
Madison County has some of the worlds best fly-fishing and endless other outdoor activities.
Close enough to Yellowstone National Park to visit, but far enough to be away from the crowds, this county has something for everybody during all seasons
throughout the year.
Amazing mountain views, spectacular trout fishing, and Cowboy Culture are just a few reasons to visit Madison Valley.
During the summer months, there are endless options for outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, biking, and kayaking.
The Big Sky Ski resort is an hour and half SE with all the winter activities.
Nearby Willow Creek Reservoir is a fishing access site that also has camping.
Fishing and boating may be enjoyed on the lake with a boat launch provided.
MADISON VALLEY
The Madison Valley where our claims are located, is an area rooted in farming and ranching with blue ribbon rivers, majestic mountain ranges, abundant wildlife, and small towns with rural values.
Lewis and Clark crossed this scenic valley of majestic mountain ranges and the fabled Madison River in 1805, but not until 1864, shortly after gold was first discovered in the valley, did Madison County become part of Montana Territory.
Today, rural and community values keep ranching as the main way of life in the Madison Valley. Through conservation, the Madison Valley has sustained productive agricultural land, healthy grasslands, and abundant wildlife.
In addition to its old west charm, the Madison Valley has arguably the most superb fly-fishing waters in all the world and the Madison River may be our most glorious. Meriwether Lewis named the river in 1805 after James Madison, who was the US Secretary of State at the time. Starting in Yellowstone National Park, the river is 183 miles of perfectly moving riffles that are teaming with trout.
Ennis is the base camp of the Madison Valley, a colorful town filled with fly anglers and ranchers,
Ennis sits on the banks of the Madison River and is surrounded by 3 mountain ranges.
BUYING PROCESS:
To purchase my claim, the process would be, I would need your name(s) and mailing address, where I would scan and email you a signed contract.
Total price of $3950, paid in one full payment where your ownership is then transferred after receiving payment.
A $199 deed processing fee is paid with payment, total = $4149.
After receiving your payment, your ownership of the 26.72 acre claim will be legally recorded with the Montana Bureau of Land Management and the Madison County Recorder.
I am a retired teacher, and got into prospecting as a hobby with my family.
I am 74 and my wife 71, and we have gained the experience to select the best areas to locate claims.
TOBACCO ROOT MOUNTAINS
The Tobacco Root Mountains lie in the northern Rocky Mountains, between the Jefferson and Madison Rivers in southwest Montana.
The highest peak is Hollowtop at 10,604 feet (3,232 m). The range contains 43 peaks rising to elevations greater than 10,000 feet (3048 m).
Much of the central part of the range is within the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. The range saw significant gold mining, especially during the 1880s to 1930s.
TOWN OF MCALLISTER
Seven miles north of Ennis lies the small Montana community of McAllister.
Named for the rancher who founded it, McAllister continues to be a ranching community. It also offers access to the Bear Trap Canyon Wilderness.
Part of the larger Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area, the Bear Trap Canyon Wilderness was the first wilderness area managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
The canyon offers nearly ten miles of Class IV-V whitewater and prime fishing.
TOWN OF ENNIS
Ennis is surrounded by three beautiful mountain ranges: the Madison Range, the Gravelly Range, and the Tobacco Root Mountains. In addition to its majestic mountain view, Ennis also offers access to some of the finest river locations in the state by way of the picturesque Madison River. Ennis is a good-time western town and is full of cowboys, anglers and outdoor recreationists. It is the center for activities on the Madison River, which is renowned for its first-rate trout fishing.
ENNIS LAKE
The lake is 5000 acres and is just north of the town of Ennis,
Its nearness to Yellowstone National Park makes Ennis Lake and its surrounding region a great home base from which to navigate a southwestern Montana vacation.
The depth of the 2.5-mile long lake ranges somewhere between 8 and 20 feet, and the water is warm and ideal for a variety of water sports like windsurfing.
Ennis Lake is for all seasons and draws in water-loving recreation enthusiasts, and in winter it is especially popular for ice skating and ice fishing.
BOZEMAN
Bozeman is called the most livable place for good reason.
Enjoy world-renowned fly fishing, dramatic mountains for hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing, hunting, and backcountry exploring, Yellowstone National Park, and impressive wildlife.
When you are ready for a more city experience, dive into Bozemans thriving arts and culture communities, ranging from main street festivals, farmers markets, cultural centers and museums to symphonies, theaters, and art galleries.
If within one ye