HOPELESS #1
- State
- MT
- County
- BROADWATER
- Size
- 140 ac
4.5
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About this claim
Members have reported varied experiences at the Hopeless #1 Forest Service Claim in Montana, noting that the terrain can be accessed with a 4x4 vehicle, though care should be taken due to potential snakes. Prospecting methods primarily include panning and sluicing, with some mentioning the use of drywashers and highbankers. Gold finds tend to be small, often consisting of fine flour gold, and members suggest focusing on test pans to locate productive areas, particularly around older diggings and clay layers. While some reports indicate minimal gold, others highlight the potential for pockets of better finds with diligent searching.
Land status: National Forest
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