Jan 10, 2015 · 74 Acre Patented Mining Claim 8 miles from Nome. This is a pretty cool property, and not just because it's got the full bundle of rights.I personally would love to buy it just to subdivide it, it's beautiful, has a nice trail wandering across it, some creeks, and views of Sledge Island. It's about 8 miles on the Blodgette highway, a ...