The Rolling Rock claims borders patented ground mined by dredge, but as the tailings were used to build a road in the 1930's, the river was actually moved off of those claims, exposing 1,000 feet of ground (now river bed) that has never been worked. The lowest assay average in today's gold prices of this bulk material has been $5 per yard. Of course, numerious river washed concentrations grade much higher, making this a fun place —at the very least— for a surface dredge of a size lare enough to deal with 6 to 8 inch river rock.

The rest of the property is in dry high bank placers being worked by the present owners with a 2 to 5 yards an hour trommel. Some sampling of the exposed bars has run to $80 per yard, but the bulk of the property averages $10 per yard. Measured faces of 72 x 8 x 84 feet, and 155 x 4 x 20, and 200 x 5 x 60 (see photos) contribute to a total measured tonnage of 105,890 yards.

With living quarters supplied by spring water, a pleasant climate in the working season, this affordable venture would be perfect for a family, or a group of retired friends, investing in the Banks of the Burnt River, making withdrawals when something to do, or spending money, was needed.