40 Acre Placer Mining Claim – Willow North Fork – Madera County CA

Willow North Fork 40-acre mining claim sits directly on Willow Creek , situated just down the line from where the creek splits and forks off from North Fork Willow Creek. This upstream confluence naturally drops heavy placer gold down the current, creating premium feeder gravels right into your ground. (gold not guaranteed for liability purposes)

Willow Creek runs directly through the claim and has year-round flow. The claim has a good amount of flat, open ground along the creek, with mostly level terrain and some areas of brush and vegetation.

The unmistakable horseshoe bend in the creek marks the southern boundary of your ground. Horseshoe bends are famous in the mining community because the inside curves create massive point bars that trap heavy flood gold year after year. From that horseshoe bend, the mining claim extends all the way to the north, meaning Willow Creek flows completely through the middle of the 40 acres .

Rich in exposed bedrock, gravel bars, and natural boulder traps that are perfectly suited for low-impact panning, sluicing, and hand-tool operations.

Claim Details

40 Acre Claim

Unpatented placer mining claim

Madera County, California

North Fork area

Sierra Nevada Foothills

Willow Creek runs through the claim

Year-round creek flow

Mostly level terrain

Flat areas along the creek

Good area for prospecting, exploring, and camping

Access & Directions

From the North Fork area: Travel on Road 225 , turn onto Lark Lane , and continue approximately 1 mile .

On Foot: From Lark Lane, the mining claim is approximately ¼ mile west on foot.

Navigation Tip: Before heading west, enter 37.2091896, -119.4903668 into your phone and save it as a pin. Following the GPS pin to stay on course while walking toward the coordinates.

Terrain: The walk is over mostly level ground . The terrain alternates between open areas and sections with a moderate amount of bushes and vegetation. Some portions are very open, while others become somewhat brushier .

Arriving at the Site: Continue west until reaching the creek and the recognizable horseshoe bend in the creek . From the horseshoe bend, the mining claim continues straight north with the creek running completely through the 40-acre claim area.

Cell Service: Cell service in the area is relatively good , but buyers should still save the coordinates before heading out to stay perfectly on track.

Important Information

Legal Status: This sale is for an unpatented federal placer mining claim (mineral rights only). It does not include private surface land ownership, deeds to real estate, or the right to build permanent residential structures.

Paperwork: All BLM and Madera County records are fully up to date.

Transfer Process: Title will be transferred legally via a Mining Claim Bill of Sale and Quitclaim Deed. The buyer will fill the transfer documents with the BLM and Madera County Recorder after purchase to finalize the name change, We can help you assist in filling these documents.

Due Diligence:

Buyers are encouraged to do their own research and exploration on the claim before buying.

Price: $7,950 or best offer. You can call or text me at 559-755-1693 . Serious buyers only, please.