Elkhorn Mountain Hideout
Tucked deep in the Elkhorn Mountains, this 15.45 acre patented mining claim blends the raw beauty of Oregon’s high country with a rich history of gold discovery. With year-round streams, cascading waterfalls, and sweeping alpine views, the property offers privacy, recreation, and the rare opportunity to own both surface and mineral rights.
Property Overview-
Year-round water with two streams and cascading waterfalls (some may be on or adjacent to the property)
- Rugged Elkhorn Mountain backdrop with panoramic views
- Wildlife-rich with elk, deer, mountain goats, and game trails throughout
- Proximity to Killamacue Lake for fishing and paddling
- Access to Rock Creek Lake Trail and Elkhorn Crest Trail for hiking and backpacking
- Excellent big game hunting opportunities in surrounding public lands
- Privacy & seclusion, with USFS access route in progress approximately 300 yards off road.
Mining Hi...
Mining History of the Property
- Patented mining claim (Forest City Quartz Mine MS 235) with full mineral and surface rights
- Historic tunnel systems (per 1930s hand-drawn survey) at elevations ~5,600' and ~5,835'
- Recorded assays from 1932 by L. Motz showing notable gold values
- The Rock Creek drainage and adjacent claims have a history of quartz and placer mining activity stretching back to the late 1800's
Baker County Mining Heritage
Baker County is one of Oregon’s most storied gold-producing regions.
- Armstrong Nugget Discovered in 1913 near Susanville (Grant/Baker County area), weighing 80.4 troy ounces, now on display in Baker City, symbolizing the area's rich placer gold history
- Early mining booms in the 1860s and 1870s established towns like Sumpter, Auburn, and Bourne all near your property’s mountain range
- Rock Creek and its tributaries historically yielded both placer and lode gold, with quartz mines producing ore into the mid-20th century
- Baker County’s gold rush brought railroads, stamp mills, and a network of tunnels still visible today remnants of which may be found on or near your claim
Opportunities
- Build a small mining cabin (subject to active mining use requirements)
- Develop an off-grid recreational base camp for year-round adventure
- Explore and preserve a piece of Oregon’s gold mining history
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