Beautiful Development Properties in Utah's High Uintah's Mountains!
Location:
Conveniently positioned 5 miles northwest of Duchesne next to Starvation Reservoir, 63 miles east of
Features:
World’s largest pinon and juniper forest, sage, squaw bush and Sego lily.
Elevation:
The ranch land located on the West Bench is backed by beautiful
Improvements:
Approximately 38 miles of graded and graveled roads
Sewer:
Individual Septic tanks
Power:
Runs through out the property.
Recreation:
Fishing, hunting, hiking and all water sports, all snow sports and golfing
Wildlife:
Mule deer and elk are abundant. They graze in the high country during the summer months and in the lower foothills, pinon and juniper forest in the winter. There is an impressive variety of bird species such as Golden Eagles, sparrow hawks, geese, jays, king birds to tiny hummingbirds. For hunters, game birds such as pheasant, quail, grouse, sage hens, chukar and partridge can be spotted.
Excellent investment property for homes or ranching.
Highest and Best Use:
Offers major all-season recreation-oriented residential
and ranching opportunity. Once fully funded, the Pinon
Forest Special Service District will be a major
enhancement and add increased value to the land.
Wells can be drilled, culinary water can be purchased
for delivery or hauled from Duschene City and/or
cistern systems installed when designing and building
homes/cabins. Pinon Forest Special Service District has
been formed to evaluate the feasability (sources and cost)
of furishing culinary water in the future.
Airport Facilites:
Vernal Municipal Airport (approximate 45 min drive)
Salt Lake City International (approximate 2 hour drive)
The property is located west northeast and north of Starvation Reservoir. It is in an area uniquely located within a 100 mile Radius of several national parks, monuments and/or recreational areas. The elevation ranges from high of approximately 6000 feet to a low of about 5200 feet above sea level.
Vehicular access to the site during winter is not limited. There are generally two accesses, which constitute a loop around the property. The loop begins on Highway 40, which connects
Present land uses in the area include forest, agricultural, oil and recreational . This land is also currently being used for cattle grazing part of the year.
Trees and vegetation are abundant on the property and in the area. Typical varieties include pinon and juniper. Unforested areas are grassy meadows, open hillsides and ledges of intersting rock formations. Many animals inhabit this area including elk, mule deer, blue grouse, chipmunks, squirrels, porcupines, marmots, weasels, badgers, bobcats, cougars, coyotes and moose.
Sewage is treated by individual septic tanks and drain systems. Power runs through the property and can be brought to the lots by homeowners. This holds true for gas or propane.
Most areas are fairly level. Overall, surface drainage and the supportive capability of the soil reportedly are adequate and are not limiting factors.
Vernal was named a top spot for ‘outdoor enthusiasts’ in the April edition of Outdoor Life Magazine. The “Top 200 Towns for Outdoorsman” in
Near by towns:
Roosevelt, Vernal, Duchesne
