Lot by Medicine Bow National Forest
Mill Creek Trail : Elk Mountain, WY 82324
Carbon County, Wyoming
Land Description
Call or Text anytime for questions or to purchase this property. Please reference the Property ID: Wy_Carbon_00019
2.1 Acre Lot with Amazing Views of Elk Mountain only 19 miles from the Medicine Bow National Forest.
There is 498 feet of Road Frontage on Mill Creek Trail, with paved road access being just 630 feet from the Northeast corner on County Road 404 (Pass Creek Road).
Elk Mountain is a charming small town located a short 12 minute drive from the property with a population around 200.
In Elk Mountain, you'll find a post office, community church, and historic lodging.
Elk Mountain Hotel was built in 1905, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Elk Mountain Hotel was built on what was originally known as the Overland Stage Station, which served as a stage stop for passing stagecoach travelers in the 1860'S.
The town is aptly named for the nearby 11,100 foot mountain called Elk Mountain, which is nearby & visible from the property. There is a 615 Acre portion of BLM Land located at the top of Elk Mountain for recreational & hunting opportunities, as well as thousands of acres of BLM land in the surrounding area.
More history, as well as recreation can be found a short distance away from the property.
Fort Steele was originally established in 1868 to protect railroad workers from Native American attacks. Today, Fort Fred Steele Historic Site offers hiking, biking, fishing and more just 43 minutes Northwest of the property.
The Northern Portion of Medicine Bow National Forest can be found less 30 minutes South of the property.
The Medicine Bow National Forest contains more than 1 million acres open for year-round outdoor recreation. The portion closest to the property is referred to as the Snowy Range Area. Recreation in this portion includes hiking, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, skiing, off-highway vehicle riding, camping, and biking.
Turpin Reservoir is located 56 minutes away in the Medicine Bow National Forest. Turpin Reservoir is stocked by the Wyoming Game & Fish department with Brook Trout and Splake.
Hanna, Wyoming is 27 minutes away where there is a local grocery store as well as elementary & junior high schools.
Further amenities can be found in Rawlins, Wyoming 54 minutes from the property. In Rawlins you will find medical care, groceries, supplies, building materials, feed stores, restaurants, professional services and a Walmart Supercenter.
The property is zoned Residential Single Family (Rd) by Carbon County which permits Single Family & Two Family Dwelling Units, as well as Churches, Sunday Schools, and Home Occupations.
Other possible uses that can be approved conditionally by Carbon County include Bed & Breakfast Facilities and Recreation Lodges.
There are several land owners nearby that have cabins, homes and ranches. Some of these land owners live here full-time, while others live here seasonally.
Mobile Homes & Alternative building types such as container homes, tiny homes, geodesic domes, barndominiums, etc. are allowed on the property with building permits from the county. There is no square footage minimum.
Electricity Lines & Poles are located just 1,700 feet from the property.
Electricity is provided by Carbon Power & Light, 100 E. Willow Ave., PO Box 579, Saratoga, WY 82331.
The Wyoming State Engineer's Office has a water well permit search tool that shows water wells drilled on nearby properties where the water depth ranged from 4 feet to 34 feet.
Parcel Size: 2.10 Acres M/L
Property ID: Wy_Carbon_00019
Parcel Number: 06-1981-11-0-07-01300
Account Number: 20010672
Legal Description: Aspen Meadows Block 7, Lot 13
Gps Coordinates: 41.641362, -106.463517
Property Taxes: year
Title: Free & Clear
Conveyance: Warranty Deed
Nearby Points of Interest
12 minutes to Elk Mountain, Wyoming : Population 200
27 minutes to Hanna, Wyoming : Population 800
39 minutes to Bow River Campground : Medicine Bow National Forest
54 minutes to Rawlins, WY : Population 10,000
56 minutes to Turpin Reservoir : Medicine Bow National Forest
1 hours 10 minutes to Laramie, WY : Population 30,800
1 hour 43 minutes to Seminoe State Park, Reservoir, North Platte River's Miracle Mile
1 hour 54 minutes to Cheyenne, WY : Population 91,700
1 hour 59 minutes to Medicine Bow National Forest Visitors Center
2 hours 2 minutes to Alcova Reservoir
2 hours 9 minutes to Fort Collins, CO : Population 152,000
2 hours 10 minutes to Casper, WY : Population 60,000
2 hours 27 minutes to the Pathfinder Reservoir
3 hours 14 minutes to Denver, CO : Population Over 1 Million
GPS Coordinates
Northwest Corner: 41.717, -106.464282400015
Northeast Corner: 41.21, -106.462546490585
Southern Corner: 41.471, -106.463624915427
Center Point: 41.641362, -106.463517
Call or Text anytime for questions or to purchase this property. Please reference the Property ID: Wy_Carbon_00019
