Claim Details
Location: Gold Basin, Mohave County, Arizona
Size: 20 Acres
Type: Unpatented Placer Claim on BLM Land
Historical Context
The Star Gold #2 placer claim sits in the historic Gold Basin Mining District, which has attracted prospectors since the late 1800s. Both lode and placer deposits have been worked extensively in this region. During the 1930s, dry washing operations became common, targeting the widespread placer gravels blanketing the hillsides and washes. Historical accounts describe gravels averaging one to three feet thick, yielding both fine gold and nuggets.
Gold Basin is also home to one of the most famous meteorite strewn fields in the world. Since the 1990s, thousands of meteorite fragments have been discovered here, adding a rare and exciting dimension to the district’s prospecting history.
Gold Potential
The Star Gold #2 claim contains washes, benches, and hillside gravels with caliche layers acting as false bedrock in places. Using a GPX 6000, we recovered a few small nuggets within the washes. Additional sampling of exposed caliche layers produced flakes and fine gold.
With gold-bearing gravels and the potential for meteorite recovery, Star Gold #2 offers the opportunity to recover nuggets, fine gold, and meteorites on the same ground.
Terrain and Access
The claim is reached by dirt roads that, while bumpy in sections, are generally passable with standard vehicles. Terrain is open and workable, making it well-suited for dry washing, detecting, and other small-scale prospecting methods.
Nearby Amenities
- Meadview, Arizona: 20–30 minutes away with fuel, food, restaurants, and lodging. Meadview RV Park and Cozy Cabins provide convenient places to stay if you’re not camping at your claim.
Why Choose Star Gold #2?
Offered at $5,000, this 20-acre placer claim provides:
- Ground proven to contain fine gold, nuggets, and meteorites.
- Excellent conditions for dry washing and metal detecting.
- Accessible terrain without the need for specialized off-road vehicles.
- A location within one of Arizona’s most storied placer gold districts.
Whether you are expanding your current holdings or beginning exploration in a proven gold field, Star Gold #2 presents a rare chance to work ground rich in both gold and meteorites.
For more information on the Star Gold #2, contact us at Patriot Mining Claims by calling 928-499-5275 or emailing patriotminingclaims@gmail.com.
