Maps and access

Basin Gulch maps, claims and access

The Basin Gulch Property covers 1,107 hectares near Philipsburg in west-central Montana, about one hour from Butte. Here are the published maps, the claim structure and how to get there.

Last updated: November 2026

Where is the Basin Gulch Property?

The Basin Gulch Property is in the historic Philipsburg Mining District of west-central Montana. Lannister Mining reports year-round access from Philipsburg on paved and well-maintained gravel roads, and the property is about one hour from Butte. It should not be confused with Basin Gulch place names in northern California.

Published Basin Gulch maps

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Claims and land package

Claims

11 patented and 53 unpatented claims

The Basin Gulch land package totals 1,107 hectares, roughly 2,735 acres. Lannister Mining describes it as large, highly prospective and consolidated. A core of 11 patented mining claims is surrounded by 53 unpatented mining claims, and the property is primarily on patented land.

Patented claims are held as private land with title to surface and minerals. Unpatented claims grant mineral rights on federal land. Being mostly on patented land is a point the company highlights.

Jurisdiction

Montana, the Treasure State

Montana is known as the Treasure State for its mineral wealth and mining history. The first gold discovery in the Montana territory came in 1852 at Gold Creek, near present-day Garrison, and silver, copper, nickel and platinum have since been discovered and mined.

The Philipsburg Mining District led the original US silver boom in the late 1800s. Lannister Mining describes it as a safe jurisdiction.

Getting to Basin Gulch

Basin Gulch access facts reported by Lannister Mining
Access town	Philipsburg, Montana
Road type	Paved and well-maintained gravel roads
Season	Year-round access
Nearest city	Butte, Montana, about one hour away

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Common questions

Short answers here. More than 40 questions are answered on the Basin Gulch FAQ.

How big is the Basin Gulch Property?: The Basin Gulch Property covers 1,107 hectares, which is roughly 2,735 acres. Lannister Mining describes it as a large, consolidated land package of 11 patented claims and 53 unpatented claims, with a core of patented mining claims surrounded by unpatented mining claims and multiple high-priority targets near the historic resource.
What is the difference between patented and unpatented mining claims?: A patented mining claim is held as private land, with title to both the surface and the minerals. An unpatented claim gives the right to explore and develop minerals on federal land while the government keeps title. Basin Gulch is primarily on patented land, with 11 patented and 53 unpatented claims.
How do you get to the Basin Gulch Property?: Basin Gulch has year-round access from Philipsburg, Montana, on paved and well-maintained gravel roads, according to Lannister Mining. The property is about one hour from Butte. Year-round road access lets exploration work run across seasons rather than only in a short summer window.
Why is Montana called the Treasure State?: Montana is called the Treasure State because of its wealth of mineral reserves and a history built on mining. The first gold discovery in the Montana territory came in 1852 at Gold Creek, near present-day Garrison. Silver, copper, nickel and platinum have since been discovered and mined in the state.
What is the Philipsburg Mining District known for?: The Philipsburg Mining District in west-central Montana led the original United States silver boom in the late 1800s. Lannister Mining describes the district as a safe jurisdiction and the Basin Gulch Property sits in its heart. Philipsburg is also the access town for the property.
Can investors or partners visit the Basin Gulch Property?: Site visits are arranged by Lannister Mining, not by this site, so ask through the company contact page. The property has year-round road access from Philipsburg, Montana, on paved and well-maintained gravel roads, and is about one hour from Butte, which makes visits practical in most seasons.

Talk to Lannister Mining about Basin Gulch

Investors and exploration partners can reach investor relations directly for presentations, technical questions and site discussions.

Ken Cotiamco, investor relations: 604-687-7130 or IR@lannistermining.com

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