[6] The Big Sandy Rancheria, located just outside the community of Auberry, in Fresno County, is 228 acres (0.92 km2) large.

[7] In 1909, the BIA purchased 280 acres (110 ha) of land for the Big Sandy Band of Western Mono Indians.

It was bought in order to provide the tribe with a secure home where they could grow their food, have cattle, and be free from attacks by non-Indians.

The BSR Association was formed so they could receive common property and be able to approve the distribution plan made by the BIA for the termination of the rancheria.

The tribe approved the BIA's distribution plan without knowing their rights and obligations, advantages and disadvantages of agreeing with the termination, or other options they could have taken.

After the approval of the distribution plan by Big Sandy members, the BIA revoked their status with the federal government.

[14] The programs and services that Big Sandy Rancheria offers their tribal members are to help them grow and achieve self-sufficiency.