FamousTroutFishing Yellowstone 20.66 acres NearLake GoldGem LodeMiningClaim

MONTANA YELLOWSTONE WALK TO LAKE FAMOUS TROUT FISHING FAMOUS FOR GOLD TOBACCO ROOT MOUNTAINS MINING CLAIM OWNERSHIP This is a legally registered, 20.66 acre lode, gold and gem Mining Claim for sale, the South Meadow Lode #2. Yellowstone National Park is less than 2 hours Southeast. The claim is located in the Tobacco Root Mountains having a history of gold production. This area has the feel of the Old West where the Cowboy Culture still lives on. This is my last mining claim in Montana. Claim buyer will also receive a new, free, Rock Hounding Prospecting Kit: a Rockhounding Geology Hammer Tool, Rock Pick Axe, 3 PCS Digging Chisels Kit, with Musette Bag, and a Compass. See picture of that kit with the listing pictures. Only one mile west to large, South Meadow Creek Lake where you can camp by the lake, or on an open area on the claim by the road. 17 miles from the quaint mountain town of Ennis and 10 miles to McAllister with all the necessities. Gold prices have reached an all time high of over $3000 per ounce. See further down the listing the Buying Process and how to purchase my claim. See with the pictures maps and satellite views. Click on the top listing picture then arrow right to see all. Walking distance to South Meadow Creek Lake. Ennis Lake is just north of the town of Ennis and can be enjoyed year round including winter ice skating and ice fishing. South Meadow Creek Lake is just West, with the claim being in between the 2 lakes. South Meadow Creek is a short walk south for excellent trout fishing. 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. 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. 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. 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 close by. A lode claim differs from our placer claims, as on a lode claim you can dig into the mountain side and can even go to the extent of building a mine shaft. Having a lode claim is an advantage as you can dig into the claim with a mine shaft if you choose that is not allowed on placer claims. A quartz/gold vein was discovered on the claim extending thru the claim. Our lode claim has veins of valuable minerals including gold in veins (called lodes) cutting thru rocks. Quartz and gold are frequently found together and digging into the quartz vein is called chasing the vein. A vein of quartz/gold runs South to North thru the middle of the claim. On the claim I found a quartz vein with gold traces in the rock. Pick and shovel, rock hammer, metal detector, and is hard rock mining. I did not expose the whole vein, though was able to follow it going through the claim, intermittently. The process of lode, hard rock mining, is the process where gold is extracted directly from the lode vein beneath the ground. Dig down 2-3 feet as go through the claim, then pick, shovel, and rock hammer and chisel working the sides of that hole. Filling in the holes when leave the claim as required by the national forest. For the use of any machinery, you need to file a Plan of Operation with the BLM for approval. Scratch your rock ore against an unglazed white ceramic streak plate. If it's gold, it will leave a golden streak. Or scratch the surface of the specimen with a knife. Gold is a soft metal that will show scratch marks. 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. South 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, I would need how you want your name and mailing address on the contract, where I would scan and email you a signed contract. Total price of $3500, paid in one full payment where your ownership is then transferred after receiving payment. A $199 deed processing fee is paid with payment, total = $3699. After receiving your payment, your ownership of the 20.66 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 72, 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 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 b