Description
Historic 20.66-acre unpatented lode mining claim in the legendary Virtue Flats Mining District of Baker County, Oregon. The Black Swan Lode (Oregon Mining Claim #ORMC 176586) features a 200-foot main tunnel with a 100-foot drift, accessing free-milling gold ore. Located in Township 9S, Range 41E, Section 34, this claim sits in one of eastern Oregon's most productive historic gold districts. The nearby Virtue Mine produced an estimated 150,000 ounces of gold between 1862-1906. The district's total recorded production exceeds 1.5 million ounces. Coordinates: 44°44'34.20"N, 117°41'7.40"W. Easy access from Baker City via I-84 Exit 302. Two-wheel drive accessible on dirt roads. Includes underground workings with verified gold-bearing structures.
Property Details
State
OR
About Mining Claims in OR
This mining claim located in OR is available for purchase. Mining claims provide the legal right to explore and extract minerals from federal public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Mining claims require annual maintenance and compliance with federal regulations. Research all requirements before purchasing.
$100,000.00
Current Price
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Last Updated: November 27, 2025
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