"DEPOT DIGGINS" CACA106807584 20AC UNPATENTED PLACER MINING CLAIM SIERRA CO CA

"Depot Diggins" (BLM serial CA106807584) is a 20-acre unpatented placer mining claim in the Gibsonville Mining District of Sierra County, California — remote and rich, with parking directly on the claim.

The ground

The gold doesn't care about the drive or the hike, and here you only have to contend with one of them — and it's a beautiful drive. Park right on the claim, set up in ample flat camping, and take a very short walk to the creek and workable material. That material includes huge tailings piles from historic operations, unworked ancient Tertiary river-channel deposits, and a small seasonal creek to prospect in.

The sheer volume of Tertiary channel material here, and the extent of the work done by earlier miners, speaks to the scope of gold deposition in this district. This is a metal-detecting, high-banking, and gold-panning playground with something for everyone, and a nice campsite just off the main road adds to the appeal. It's absolutely amazing in person and really should be seen to be appreciated.

Multi-claim opportunity

Pair Depot Diggins with the neighboring 40-acre "Slated for Diggin" claim on the East Branch of Slate Creek and lock down the best of both worlds — a multi-claim discount applies. Gold and silver trades accepted.

Why gibsonville

These claims sit by the site of Gibsonville, a gold-rush camp founded in 1851 at the head of Slate Creek that boomed on rich placers and quartz veins before fading to a ghost town after its post office closed in 1910. The deep, gold-bearing Tertiary channel gravels that drew the forty-niners are exactly what keeps prospectors working this district today.

Video tour & viewings

A boots-on-the-ground walk-around of this claim is on the "Brodec Location Services" YouTube channel. Call or message to schedule a viewing of this or other Northern California locations — Brodec is based in Nevada County with claims across Placer, Sierra, Yuba, Butte, and Nevada counties, aiming to offer something for everyone.

Transfer & due diligence

All Brodec claims are recorded with the Bureau of Land Management and the county clerk-recorder and are paid through the current mining year. Transfer is by quitclaim deed on the day of sale, releasing 100% of Brodec's interest to the purchaser, with a copy of the original location notice included. Be versed in all local and state laws and research the area before purchasing — some locations are remote and subject to severe weather and road closures. All sales final.