Basic Company 6
Basic Company mining claim is located in the Idaho City mining district, along the major gold bearing tributary directly on Grimes Creek. This portion of Grimes Creek is approximately 7 miles upstream of Grimes Creek/Mores Creek junction, so in a VERY highly sought after location. This rich gold bearing region, is the source of the countless deposits, making Grimes Creek with high yields of gold to recover, for the various operations and productions that have occurred since the late 1800s. This claim is situated about a 30 mile drive outside of Boise directly off Highway 21. Did we mention dredging? This claim has an open dredging season to enable . So what are you waiting for? Grab that pick and shovel and earth the mother lode. From the pictures below pulled in just a couple hours, it is clear to see why this is a phenomenal area.
On the claim is are large camping area pullouts with adequate parking for start setting up your operation. The old mining town of Idaho City is only 15 miles away where provisions are available, or scattered around even closer, are several old mining ghost towns, like Pioneerville, Centerville, Placerville, Grimes Pass, Quartzburg. Yes, Highway 21 is open year round, so while there is snow up in this area during the winter months, in late March it is mostly melted off in this elevation.
- Acreage: 14.46 acre placer claim
- River footage: 1100 feet of Grimes Creek
- Location: Boise County, Township 5N, Range 4E, Section 03 NE ¼
- Mining claim serial #: IMC228286 | ID101719084
Map to Claim
Coordinates
Marker Degrees/Minutes/Seconds
NW 43°48’27.5400”N, -115°57’45.2880”W
NE 43°48’27.5400”N, -115°57’37.8720”W
SE 43°48’17.2800”N, -115°57’34.0200”W
SW 43°48’17.2800”N, -115°57’39.6360”W
Marker Latitude/Longitude
NW 43.80765°N, -115.96258°W
NE 43.80765°N, -115.96052°W
SE 43.80480°N, -115.95945°W
SW 43.80480°N, -115.96069°W
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Overview
Driving Directions: The claim is located 13 miles outside the historic town of Idaho City or approximately 45 minutes from Boise. Driving directions to the claim: From Boise (off I-84), travel north on HWY 21 to Grimes Creek Road (approximately 23.5 miles from I-84). Turn left (north) onto Grimes Creek Road, which you will stay on for 7 miles until you reach the mining claim. Signage is posted clearly identifying the claim along the roadside.
















