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**A Rare Investment Opportunity in the Heart of Colorado's San Juan Mountains** Discover the incredible potential of this unique offering featuring **two (½) undivided interests in the historic Silver Leaf Lode Claim (USMS No. 20423)**, encompassing **19.313 acres** in the Lake Mining District just minutes from Lake City, Colorado. With infrastructure already in place and multiple future building opportunities, this property is ideal for investors, developers, or anyone looking to create an extraordinary mountain retreat. The current owner has invested significant time and effort into improving the property by creating an established road system that winds throughout the land, providing easy access to **multiple leveled building sites** strategically positioned for future cabins, homes, or recreational use. These ready-to-build locations offer exceptional flexibility for a variety of development possibilities. Along the roadside, you'll find a **large, leveled, fenced area** that provides additional usable space for equipment, storage, parking, or future improvements. Also included is a truly one-of-a-kind feature—an **enclosed timber-framed mountain cave**, built into the hillside, offering secure storage and adding to the property's rich mining history and character. Adding even more value, the property includes **private frontage along Henson Creek**, where you can enjoy fishing, relaxing by the water, and direct private creek access. Bordering **BLM public land**, you'll have immediate access to endless hiking, hunting, ATV, Jeep, and outdoor recreation opportunities right from your property. Additional improvements include: * Year-round access via a privately maintained road * Five established, leveled building sites * Two wells (including one shared well) * Existing septic system * GCEA electric service available * No HOA, offering flexibility for future development Whether your vision includes a family mountain compound, vacation cabins, short-term rental investment, or simply securing a spectacular piece of Colorado history, the **Silver Leaf Lode Claim** offers a combination of infrastructure, natural beauty, and investment potential that is increasingly difficult to find. Opportunities like this are rare in Lake City. Bring your vision and explore the endless possibilities this exceptional mountain property has to offer. **All future development, land use, building plans, and improvements are subject to Hinsdale County approval. Buyers are encouraged to verify all intended uses, permitting requirements, and development potential with Hinsdale County prior to purchase.** Legal Summary (Parcels MINER1704 & MINER2932): ½ UND INT: SILVER LEAF LODE CLAIM, USMS No. 20423, 19.313 acres, Sec 33 T44N R4W, Lake Mining District.