19.5 acres Creek Mount Rushmore BlackHills Gold&Gem MiningClaim

SOUTH DAKOTA CREEK BLACK HILLS NEAR MOUNT RUSHMORE GOLD MINING CLAIM OWNERSHIP This is a legally registered, 19.5 acre gold and gem, placer Mining Claim for sale, the Castle Creek Gold #4, with the South Fork Castle running thru the claim for over 640 feet. The South Fork Castle Creek is a tributary of the Cheyenne River which also has a history of gold discoveries. Camp in an open meadow area on the claim by the creek or the area National Forest campgrounds. There is direct road access to both the south and north boundary making it easy to access the claim, and a side road leads into the claim for easy access to the claim interior. This area of the Black Hills has a definite feeling of the Old West where Cowboy Culture still lives on. 20 miles from the quaint mountain town of Hill City with all the necessities. This is my only South Dakota claim. Gold prices have reached an all time high of over $3000 per ounce. 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 South Dakota Gold Rush. A mining claim is an affordable way to enjoy the beauty of the land combined with the adventure of panning for gold. Owning a mining claim is having access to a lifetime of great family fun and recreation, in a very beautiful, natural setting. 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. The claim is only 33 miles from Mount Rushmore, and 48 miles from of the town of Rapid City. The town of Hill City is 20 miles East with all the necessities. The Deerfield Lake Recreation Area is only 8 miles Northeast. Castle Creek flows into and out of the Deerfield Lake reservoir and provides additional fishing opportunities. Ice fishing, snowmobiling and ice skating are popular winter sports here. This recreation area has three campgrounds,two picnic areas and the Deerfield Lake Loop Trail. It is a good sign here that experienced prospectors have a claim further upstream from our claims, and with gold traveling downstream, we are in a great position for gold. We also found the gems: Rose Quartz, Beryl, and Fairburn Agates. 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. Just 33 miles from Mount Rushmore, and 48 miles from Rapid City, where we fly into. 20 miles from the small town of Hill City, the oldest town in the County. In 1876, Hill City was the first settlement established in conjunction with the initial discovery of Black Hills gold. The Crazy Horse Memorial is 32 miles SE. Badlands National Park is 2 hours East. Our claim is a great area for gold and gem prospecting. There are many well known South Dakota attractions within driving distance of this beautiful Black Hills area. Located in a beautiful pine forest. Beautiful Sylvan Lake also is in the area offering many water activities. TOWN OF HILL CITY Hill City is a small town in terms of population, but is considered a vital tourism community due to its location near the center of the widely popular Black Hills, a proximity that has earned it the nickname Heart of the Hills. The oldest city in Pennington County, Hill City is just 26 miles southwest of South Dakotas largest city, Rapid City. A diverse network of unique shopping and dining destinations cater to tourists. Popular restaurants include the Bumpin Buffalo Bar & Grill, the Alpine Inn, and the Continental Cafe. Specialized shops include handmade jewelry outlets, the year-round Christmas outlet Mistletoe Ranch, the Prairie Berry Winery, and a variety of specialty gift shops. From Mount Rushmore to Badlands National Park and beyond you can experience monumental works of man and nature in one place. TheBlack Hills of South Dakota are home to five national parks and monuments, including Mount Rushmore, the Shrine of Democracy. This is a region of infinite variety, with scenic byways, historic Old West towns, Native American culture, gaming and a wealth of attractions. This area is also a craft beer and winemaking hotspot. Youll find multiple wineries on the Highway 385 wine trail between Hill City and Deadwood, while quality breweries are dotted across the region. BLACK HILLS GOLD RUSH After Horatio Ross discovered gold along a creek in the Black Hills in the 1870s, one of the last great gold rushes descended into this area of South Dakota. TheBlack Hills Gold Rushtook place inDakota Territoryin theUnited States. It began in 1874 following theCuster Expedition and reached a peak in 187677. The first arrivals were a force of 1,000 men led byGeorge Armstrong Custerto investigate reports that the area contained gold, even though the land was owned by theSioux. This would begin Custers conflicts with Native American Tribes. In the ensuing decades,people have continued to find pockets of gold in the Black Hills. The largest and deepest mine in the Western Hemisphere,Homestake Minenetted some 41 million ounces of gold in its 126 years of operation. SOUTH DAKOTA ROCKHOUNDING In South Dakota youll be excited to learn that there are some truly amazing rocks and minerals to find. Most of the best rockhounding sites are in and around the Black Hills. The highlight of South Dakota rockhounding is undoubtedly the highly prized and valuable Fairfield agate, a variety of agate noted for its vibrant colors and distinctive fortification banding. These agates are named after the town of Fairfield around which they are most commonly found, and they are very popular with lapidary artists and collectors. Gems to be found are Agates, Rose Quartz, Jade, Jasper, Calcity crystals, Amethyst, Tourmaline, and Blue Chalcedony. One of the biggest reasons rockhounds flock to South Dakota is the wide variety of rocks and minerals that can be found here. Many collectors are interested in the Fairburn agates and rose quartz the state is famous for. This western part of SOUTH DAKOTA is a rockhound and vacation paradise and has several important gem and mineral deposits in addition to the famous gold deposits of the Black Hills. BUYING PROCESS; To purchase my claim, I would need how you want your name and mailing address on the contract, where I would then email you a signed contract with payment directions. 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 19.5 acre claim will be legally recorded with the Montana/South Dakota Bureau of Land Management and the Pennington County Recorder. I am a retired teacher, and got into prospecting as a hobby with my family. I am 73 and my wife 70, and we have gained the experience to select the best areas to locate claims. Wind Cave National Park andJewel Cave National Monument are also in the neighborhood. They are two of the longest cave systems in the world, coming in at roughly 150+ miles and 180+ miles, respectively. Drive I-90 going East and take exit 110 to theBadlands Loop State Scenic Byway. South Dakota Highway 240 winds its way through the eastern portion of Badlands National Park, snaking and crawling between ancient rock formations, cliffs, and colorful spires. Located between Custer and Hill City and about 17 miles from Mount Rushmore, is theCrazy Horse Memorial, another dynamite-blasted, intricately-carved Black Hills behemoth. Some 60 individual mammoth remains have been identified and preserved at theMammoth Sitein Hot Springs another great day trip. RAPID CITY, where we fly into Rapid City lies East of Black Hills National Forest in western South Dakota. Its known as a gateway to Mt. Rushmore. Known as the City of Presidents, a series of life-size statues, spans several blocks downtown. North of Rapid Creek, which bisects town, the Journey Museum & Learning Center offers local history and geology exhibits. Rapid City makes the perfect base for explorations and Doing Big Things. With several national parks, monuments and memorials as well as a host of state parks all within a one-hour drive, Rapid City offers a contemporary vibe and a rich cultural heritage experience. Downtown Rapid City and Main Street Square offer added urban pleasures as well as a vibrant arts and culture scene. Great local restaurants and an assortment of boutiques and gift shops are all surrounded by the City of Presidents statues. SYLVAN LAKE Its hard to believe Sylvan Lake is real. Thats how scenic it is. Rent a kayak or paddleboard for aquatic adventuring or pull up some shoreline for a picturesque picnic. Its fun beyond the water, too. This Custer State Park gem is ringed with easy hiking trails, one of which is the trailhead to Black Elk Peak. BLACK HILLS NATIONAL FOREST The massive Black Hills National Forest where are claims are located, spans more than 1.25 million acres and contains the states tallest mountain:Black Elk Peak, coming in at 7,244 feet. Located just a few short miles from Mount Rushmore, this summit is the highest point east of the Rocky Mountains. The name was changed in 2016 from Harney Peak. William S. Harney was a general in the Mexican-American and Indian Wars, and those etymological origins were abandoned in favor of honoring the original inhabitants of this region. The new name of Black Elk Peak recognizes the legendary Lakota Sioux medicine man as well as the states important Native American communities. At 7,242 feet, Black Elk Peak is South Dakotas highest point and rises majestically above the national forest. Native American tribes of the Sioux N