There are many Historic Lode Claims in the surrounding mountains, which is the life's blood of a Placer Claim. If you do your research, you will find that this area has had many noteworthy discoveries throughout history in regards to Lode Claims, and Placer Gold with Historical Claims surrounding the area. With the Lode Claims in the surrounding mountains, which access this Creek, the yearly deposits should prove a worth while venture. There have been finds on this Creek on other Claims, and almost all of the Claims have been held for years, as the Claimants do not relinquish them as they are valuable. A few hours work on this creek will more then likely yield a lot of flakes. There are excellent camping areas on this Claim.