Fraser River Gold Claims For Sale
(Hope to Lillooet)

 

The Fraser River, from Chilliwack to its more northern extremity, and many of its tributaries, are historically known to have produced considerable gold and platinum throughout its mining history.  However, in earlier years during the famed Gold Rush period, as new gold field discoveries evolved, many placer miners tended to move onward, leaving behind many under prospected and valuable properties.  The Chinese miners (who were very proficient in their mining toils) then began to work a number of these old claims on the Fraser and its tributaries, until legislation was passed in the early part of the last century to ban their mining.  Sporadically over the years, individuals would ply their hand at prospecting either for a living or for recreational enjoyment.  All along the Gold Rush Trail exists old tails and new accounts of admirable rewards being reaped from the gravels of the Fraser.

The more recent upsurge in placer mining interest all across the province has witnessed most good ground being staked.  Sporadic recreational and small-scaled gold and platinum recovery operations have opened up all along the Fraser.  Though for most current-day mining enthusiasts, nuggets are naturally the sought after, however, many overlook the realistic potential that exists through placing one's primary focus on the recovery and processing of the fine and micron gold and platinum. Those in the know, are only too eager to maximize on their efforts through mining these deposits, while accepting nuggets which may come, as pleasant bonuses.  Semi-precious gem stones and BC jade are also commonly found in many locations along the Fraser system.

Fraser River Placer Claims For Sale

Kanaka Group

For further details, please Contact GPEX.

GPEX LIII #525962  High Ender
Gold - Platinum - Gems
Longitude 121° 34' 46.1"  Latitude 50° 07' 22.2"
1 cell - 20.716 hectares (51.19 acres)
Price: $ 2,100.00

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The above noted claim represents one of the more dynamic placer prospecting properties along the Fraser and offers excellent potential.  Overlying an old channel on a major river bend on the Fraser River, this property is situate only 13 kilometers south of Lytton or, 31 kilometers north of Boston Bar. Locally, during early earth-forming periods, a massive intrusive body of granitic rock became uplifted, forming the current structure we now recognize as the 'Kanaka Mound.'  Following this up-evil, the entire geographical area fell subject to the glacial period, the latest of which (eleven thousand years ago) left a sheet of ice thousands of feet thick.  As this glacier began to melt, waters commenced to flow in a more southerly direction, scouring and gouging out the underlying land mass.

As water levels rose to unprecedented levels, this intrusive structure then became a submersed mid-stream mound.  Following thousands of years of battering from the torrents of such natural forces, and as water levels began to recede, the 'mound' then became a natural trap for alluvial matter.  Giant crevices became filled and, sand, clay and gravels began to accumulate on the lee side of the 'mound,' and likewise on the lee side of the natural bedrock bridge adjoining the 'mound' to the land mass on the west side of the river, thus creating an upper channel which eventually filled as the river slowly receded.  These dynamic chain of events thus carved out one of the more spectacular placer properties to be had.

Commodities common to the area, include fine to nugget size gold and platinum, jade and non-precious gem stones.  Research suggests the likelihood of an ancient channel deposit where waters once crossed the upper bench on the west side of the 'mound.'

In that this is not a waterside property, the prospecting/recovery season should be applicable from March to November, with the spring high water season occurring late May to June.  While systematic sampling would be the first order of business, it is perceived this property would support a machine operation. Water, however, would be required to be trucked in for a recirculating system.

The Kanaka tenure, as listed above, would be best accessed from the west side of the river, through crossing the Fraser by ferry at Lytton, thence traveling south along a gravel road and following the power line as it more-or-less parallels the Fraser.  During summer months, the properties may also be accessed from the south, via the Nahatlatch Road, a good two lane gravel road leading north from North Bend (Boston Bar), to where the road crosses the Nahatlatch, thence through taking a slightly rougher yet passable road, to the claim area.  The northern and southern points of entry to the claim areas are as follows: from the north, entering the southwest corner of the Gems Too claim, Longitude 121° 34' 34.6"  Latitude 50° 07' 45.9"; and from the south, at Latitude 50° 07' 45.9"

Closest area of commerce and conveniences - Boston Bar. Boston Bar, like other towns along the Fraser Canyon, came to being because of the gold found in the area.  Today, the railroads are the largest employer of this town with a population of approximately 890.  Gold Rush history as with native culture are visible throughout the community. There are motels, a hotel, a resort, campgrounds, restaurants, complete fueling facilities, area fishing and, for the venturous, river rafting.

Lytton is a quaint settlement with a population of approximately 360, situate immediately adjacent to the Trans Canada Highway at the head of the Fraser Canyon, where the Thompson River merges with the Fraser, approximately 85 kilometers (51 miles) from Kamloops, or, a pleasant 3 hour drive from Vancouver, through breath-taking scenery.  Gold rush history as well as native culture are visible through the different buildings and activities.  The community and area's conveniences comprise motels, a campsite, fueling facilities, restaurants and a few shops.  Lytton is perhaps best known as the Rafting Capital of Canada. Numerous first class commercial rafting companies guide visitors through the white waters of these adventurous river routes. For those seeking "tamer" activities, hiking, camping and fishing are all available within close proximity to the town.

To access the individual photo links of this Kanaka claim, please click below.

Photo Links

High Ender Photo Links Photo 1 | Photo 2 | Photo 3 | Photo 4

Please Contact: Larry Amey
Phone: (604) 869-5511
Email: larry at gpex.ca

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