B L M map Options

[dbx]

To get started, hopefully rock hounding to start, just to be clear, pretty much any light green area on BLM map is a safe place to start. Then, check LR2000 - best effort checking for current claims. Then map out a spot and go. Any other advice ?

[Denise]

Uhoh, ALOT of confusion in this thread. All maps have a legend defining all the markings on the map. Remember that just because you don't see any markers in the field, doesn't mean it's good to go for prospecting. Monument markers are not that big and can be easily hidden or obscured from your vantage point.....not to mention that they could have just been knocked down. Here is a link to a thread CP started a while back regarding state owned land. Great informationthat should be read!!

Colorado Division of Wildlife-state owned lands, access and use rules

I hope this info helps everyone.

[MikeS]

Remember that just because you don't see any markers in the field, doesn't mean it's good to go for prospecting. Monument markers are not that big and can be easily hidden or obscured from your vantage point.....not to mention that they could have just been knocked down.

Mrs. CP is right. You have to put in some footwork or as CP put it "beat the bush" when checking for markers/monuments. The thread on "How do I avoid claim jumping" is good to look at.