Stanislaus River Gold Reserve, 40-Acre Gold Mining Claim, Tuolumne County, CA

Step into the pages of California’s legendary gold rush with a rare opportunity to own a 40-acre placer mining claim in one of the richest gold-bearing regions of the Sierra Nevada. The "Red Cloud Placer" offers 40 acres of premium, gold-bearing terrain along approximately 2,000 feet of the gold-rich South Fork of the Stanislaus River. This is no ordinary stretch of river—it lies directly below four mineral-surveyed lode mines that helped define the prosperity of Tuolumne County.

Stanislaus River Gold Reserve, 40-Acre Gold Mining Claim, Tuolumne County, CA

Stanislaus River Gold Reserve, 40-Acre Gold Mining Claim, Tuolumne County, CA

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Description

Step into the pages of California’s legendary gold rush with a rare opportunity to own a 40-acre placer mining claim

in one of the richest gold-bearing regions of the Sierra Nevada. The "Stanislaus River Gold Reserve" offers 40 acres of premium, gold-bearing terrain along approximately 2,000 feet of the gold-rich South Fork of the Stanislaus River. This is no ordinary stretch of river—it lies directly

below four mineral-surveyed lode mines that helped define the prosperity of Tuolumne County.

BLM# CA106852650

(Fees are paid through 2027)

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"Stanislaus River Gold Reserve" lies directly below four mineral-surveyed gold mines and takes in a portion of two of the Gold Mines.

The Gold Wedge Mine Red Top Mine Red Cloud Mine Red Cloud North Extension

Situated in Tuolumne County’s Eastern Gold Belt—one of the most productive gold mining zones in California’s storied history—this claim is both scenic and accessible. The area is rich with mining history, and placer activity remains promising for modern prospectors using metal detectors, sluices, or reclamation dredging .

Easy access via Forest Service roads with moderate/steep terrain ideal for small-scale operations, recreation, and exploration.

Secluded yet accessible—off-grid, serene, and surrounded by National Forest land

Seasonal waterfall and creek originate from these mines and flow onto the claim, creating natural erosion and deposit points for gold.

(shown on mineral survey and topo map of claim above)

This stream is not only scenic, but also a potential natural concentrator for eroded gold carried down from the ancient lode systems above.

A Claim with Water, History, and High Gold Potential

"Stanislaus River Gold Reserve" features a large natural boulder field—an excellent indicator of past high-energy water flow, ideal for trapping placer gold. Boulders act as natural gold catchers, with rich gravels settling behind, beneath, and between them. A prime target for serious prospectors.

Gold Potential:

This placer site benefits from the direct downstream position from historically high-yielding gold lodes, meaning naturally replenished gravels and bench deposits may still yield coarse gold, pickers, and flour gold. Not to leave out the chance to find high-yielding quartz gold ore with a metal detector. Given the area's rich mining history and current geology, the chances of locating gold here are considered exceptionally high.

This claim is surrounded by a district well-documented in California’s mining archives. The California Department of Conservation’s 1997 “Mineral Land Classification of a Portion of Tuolumne County” describes the area as having “ undiscovered mineral deposits (Gold) similar to known deposits in the same producing region.” This is a direct nod to the continuing potential of claims like Stanislaus River Gold Reserve, where new discoveries await modern-day miners with the right tools and determination.

Investment Potential

The investment potential here is exceptionally promising; with rising gold prices and a growing demand for gold, the value of such a claim is likely to increase significantly over time. Furthermore, the historical yields from the surrounding area suggest that diligent mining efforts could result in substantial returns on investment.

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Why This Claim?

In today’s mining claim market, rare is the opportunity to own ground with so many natural advantages—proximity to historically productive lode mines, active watercourses that continually replenish the gravels, and a geologic setting confirmed by state surveys as likely to contain undiscovered gold deposits.

Gold prices are high. Claims with this kind of access, history, and location don’t last long.

Who we are:

At Meeting of the Mines Goldstrike Corp., we don’t just sell mining claims—we live the gold mining lifestyle every day. Our team is made up of seasoned professional gold miners who mine for a living, not as a hobby.

Currently, we operate one active gold mine, with another nearing production.

Our mining claims have been featured in industry magazines, national newspapers, and were home to the first-ever Freddy Dodge’s Garrett Gold Challenge: Top Prospector. One of our sites even produced an incredible 10.5-ounce gold nugget —a testament to the kind of potential these claims hold.

When you win one of our auctions, you're not just acquiring a claim—you’re gaining access to the knowledge and experience of working gold miners. We even offer opportunities to learn how to prospect or mine directly from us!

More detailed information below,

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Mining claims are mineral rights to Government land and the rights to extract precious metals. They are considered real property and can be bought, sold, leased, willed, transferred and etc., with that being said they have tremendous resale value.

Soulsbyville & confidence mining district, east belt, tuolumne county

Location, History, Geology, Ore Deposits, Mines

Soulsbyville mining district

Location: The Soulsbyville district is in west-central Tuolumne County in the general vicinity of the towns of Soulsbyville and Toulumne. It includes the Arrastraville and Buchanan areas.

History: This district was placer-mined during the gold rush. Lode mining began in the early 1850s, and there was a rush to the district that began in 1858 after Ben Soulsby discovered rich ores. The mines were worked on a major scale until about 1915. There was some activity during the 1920s and 1930s, and there has been minor prospecting and development in a few of the mines since. This has been the most productive district in the Sierra Nevada east gold belt, with a total output value to be at least $20 million.

Geology:

Granitic rocks, of which granodiorite predominates, underlie the west-central portion of the district (fig. 24). These granitic rocks are intrusive into slate, schist, phyllite, and quartzite of the Calaveras Formation (Carboniferous to Permian). Limestone is to the south and west, and the

interstream ridges to the north are capped by andesite. Numerous dioritic and aplitic dikes are present, often associated with gold-quartz veins .

Ore Deposits:

A large number of unoriented gold-quartz veins occur in both the granitic and metamorphic rocks, usually ranging from one to five feet in thickness. The ore bodies are often lenticular in shape and contain native gold and often abundant sulfides, especially galena, which is nearly always associated with the gold. Milling-grade ore usually ranged from Vi to one ounce of gold per ton, and considerable high-grade ore has been mined in the district. The maximum depth of development is 1 500 feet.

Mines:

Agua, Caliente, Black Oak ($3.5 million), Black Hawk, Blue Lead, Buchanan ($600,000), Carlotta, Chickenfeed, Columbus ($100,000+), Consolidated Eureka, Dead Horse, Draper ($1 million), Drei Tusen, Empire, Fair Maiden, Fair Oaks, Garfield, Gilson (Piatt & Gilson) ($1.25 million), Grizzly ($1.5 million), Hattie Ester, Hunter ($300,000), Jigger Bill Brothers, Junction, Lady Washington, Laura & North Star, Louisiana, Mammon, New Albany, Ophir, Park and Mason, Phoenix, Providence ($700,000), Prudhomme, Seminole, Spring Gulch ($250,000), Soulsby ($5.5 million), Starr King ($100,000), South United ($1.7 million), Waif, Wheal Ruff, Worcestor.

Confidence mining district

Location and History:

The Confidence district is in west-central Tuolumne County between Twain Harte and Long Barn and about 15 miles northeast of Sonora. It is in the Sierra Nevada East Gold Belt and adjoins the Soulsbyville district on the northeast (see fig 24, p. 122). This region was first placer-mined during the gold rush, and lode mining began shortly afterward. The Confidence mine was worked on a large scale until around 1912. Some of the mines were active in the 1930s, and the district was later prospected for tungsten.

Geology:

The mines in this district are located chiefly in a southwest-extending arm or "peninsula" of granitic rocks of the main Sierra Nevada batholith (see fig. 24). The principal rock is granodiorite; slate, mica schist, phyllite, and quartzite lie to the south. Fine-grained dioritic dikes are present and commonly are associated with the gold-quartz veins. Also present are small bodies of tungsten-bearing tactite, which occur as roof pendants in the granitic rocks. Ore Deposits. The ore bodies occur in north to northwest-striking quartz veins that usually range from one to five feet in thickness. The ore contains free gold and often abundant sulfides, especially galena, which often is associated with gold. The Confidence vein was mined to an inclined depth of 1200 feet.

Mines:

Casa Madera, Corona, Confidence ($14.25 million), Excelsior ($1,420,000), Fair Oaks, Gem, Geraldine, Green ($200,000), Humbug, Lucky Strike, Morning Glory, Red Cloud, Ripperton, Ryan, Thunderbolt, Too Far North, and the Wall Street.

Claim particulars

"Stanislaus River Gold Reserve"

The claim is in Section 33 and 34, Township 3N, Range 16E, Mount Diablo Meridian

One 40 Acre Placer Mining Claim

BLM# CA106852650

Fees are paid through 2027

DUE TO THIS BEING A 40-ACRE CLAIM BLM REQUIRE TWO NAMES FOR THE QUIT CLAIM DEED, ONE NAME PER 20 ACRES IS THE GUIDELINE.

GPS points given upon request, driving directions are further down the page.

Driving Directions, Camping Areas, Access

From Sonora, CA:

Turn Left on 3N99

Follow approx 1 mile to the camp spot shown below and the top of the Twain Harte Horseman Trail (38.07296, -120.21027)

Camping Areas

There are 2 nice camping spots on 3N99 that will accommodate smaller 5th wheels.

Access

Access via the Twain Harte Horseman Trail to the Stanislaus River portion of the mining claim. Look for the yellow sign in the #1 picture.

(38.07296, -120.21027)

The Horseman trail meanders down the hill for approx. 750 feet. The trail is overgrown in some areas. You may lose sight of the trail before you pick it back up. I would classify this trail as moderate on the hiking difficulty scale.

Road Conditions

Area Recreation and Nearby Towns

Tuolumne County

A treasure of natural wonders and lively gold rush history, Tuolumne County offers visitors vivid scenery. A portion of Yosemite National Park lies within the county, along with giant redwood groves and impressive geological features. Both Bret Harte and Mark Twain wrote stories set in this area during the gold rush.​

Yosemite National Park

Groveland (No. 446 California Historical Landmark) The Iron Door Saloon

Groveland is home to the Iron Door Saloon and Grill, the oldest continuously operating saloon in California. The historic Groveland Hotel, built in 1849, provides luxurious accommodations for guests traveling to and from Yosemite National Park.​

Pinecrest Lake

Columbia

Black Oak Casino

Payment Information

Accepted methods of payment: Personal/Business checks, Zelle, Venmo, direct deposits or wire transfer, cashier's check and money orders. PayPal does not allow payment for real estate or land purchases and mining claims are considered real estate, so we are unable to accept payment through PayPal. No returns or exchanges, contact me with questions.

Transfer of Ownership

Once payment is received and clears, a deed will be filled out with your name or names and notarized transferring ownership to the new owner. Either you or I can mail (a lot of time I will hand deliver to the appropriate County and BLM) it to the appropriate County recording office and BLM, but I would rather do it so I know it’s done correctly, but of course that is your call. I will pay all transfer fees. If you purchase this claim or claims we will be sending you a packet with all the appropriate claim paperwork after the payment clears.

If you have any questions, please email me. You are dealing with a real miner/prospector here.

Feedback:

If there are any problems please send me an email and I will do my best to resolve them.

Meeting of the Mines takes great pride in finding claims for the serious miner and the hobbyist miner.

We do thorough research to ensure that we sell only open claims. Our claims never overlap a LOAD or PLACER claim, we never top file!

The photos below show our current hardrock mining operation and equipment used.

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