Rock Crk, Baker City, OR 97814

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 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