Poorman Creek Mining Claim

Claim Description

This stunning 20-acre placer mining claim on the famous Poorman Creek in Nevada County, California was recently sold. The claim featured excellent access, being less than a 5-minute hike down from Relief Hill Road, while still maintaining privacy and a pristine mining environment.

Poorman Creek is known for its rich gold deposits and has a long history of productive mining dating back to the California Gold Rush. This particular claim offered multiple promising features including exposed bedrock, natural riffles, and varied terrain that creates ideal gold traps.

The claim included approximately 1,800 feet of creek frontage with year-round water flow, making it suitable for various mining methods including panning, sluicing, and highbanking. Several sections featured exposed bedrock crevices known for trapping gold, and the claim had multiple gravel bars and benches that showed evidence of historical workings.

Location & Access

Located in Nevada County, one of California's premier gold-producing regions, this claim was situated in an area known for consistent gold recovery. Access was via Relief Hill Road, with a short hike down to the creek. The claim was accessible most of the year, though winter access might be limited during heavy snow periods.

Historical Production

Poorman Creek has been a consistent gold producer since the 1850s. The area was extensively worked during the Gold Rush era, primarily through placer mining methods. Modern prospectors continue to find gold in this creek, with reports of both fine gold and occasional nuggets being recovered. The geological features of this particular claim, with its numerous natural gold traps, made it especially promising for continued production.