Creston Mule Deer Hideaway
McDowell Canyon Rd : Creston, WA 99117
Lincoln County, Washington
Land Description
Beautiful 775 acres in the Town of Creston nicely treed gradual rolling topography completely fenced used for farming and cattle grazing today. This 775 acres consists of 3 separate parcels and 3 spring feed ponds with sufficient water. Nice views You can see the Columbia River from the high point on the Property. There are level areas for homesites, and the power is nearby. The Property backs up to 1000 acres of DNR public land. Property is in a
Land
775 acres flat to rolling thousands small of pine trees ranging from 4ft to 40 foot.
Soils are adequate for cattle grazing with exceptional grass growth. there are 3 ponds on the property with year around water most years.
Improvements
Fences are in good shape and the property is completely fenced.
Recreation
Creston is a small town in Washington with a lot to offer for families with young children. There are parks and playgrounds galore, as well as many kid-friendly activities at the local library and community center. Families can enjoy hiking and picnicking in the beautiful surroundings, or take a short drive to one of the many nearby lakes for swimming and fishing. In the winter, there is a small sledding hill in town, and the community center often has open gym time for kids to burn off some energy. There are also many family-owned businesses in Creston, such as the grocery store, ice cream parlor, and pizza place, which all welcome young kids with open arms. The property is located in Game Management Unit 133
Agriculture
The property is fully fenced and is being used today for cattle grazing and growing hay
General Operations
The Ranch is currently being grazed and the sellers do have a season to season grazing lease.
Region & Climate
Weather Highlights
Summer High the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low the January low is 20
Rain averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow averages 34 inches of snow a year
History
Creston sprang up with the arrival of the Central Washington Railroad in 1889. It was so named because of its high altitude it was thought to be at the highest point the crest between Cheney and Coulee City, Washington, along the railroad grade. 6 In the spring of 1890, a town site was platted by H.S. Huson and registered with the state on June 23 of that year. The first structure in town was a small store building moved to the site by Henry Verfurth from the nearby village of Sherman, 5 miles northwest of Creston. A post office was established shortly thereafter whose jurisdiction extended to the Columbia River on the North and the railroad tracks on the South with ten miles East and West. Henry Verfurth was appointed as postmaster. Following the Panic of 1893 and the bankruptcy of the town site owner, Creston remained dormant until a bumper wheat crop in 1897 gave a boost to the regional economy, bringing thousands of new settlers to the region.
The results of the strong harvest were immediate with new businesses, grain elevators, public buildings, churches and the town's first bank and newspaper. At the same time, Creston was given a boost by a new road and ferry connecting it to the rich mineral belts in the nearby Colville Indian Reservation. Between 1900 and 1903, Creston's population doubled to 102. In August 1902, the last surviving member of the infamous Hole in the Wall Gang, Harry Tracy, was shot at a Creston ranch and killed himself there to avoid capture. 7 Creston was officially incorporated on April 20, 1903
Location
Creston is located roughly 20 miles 32 km west of Davenport, the county seat. U.S. Route 2 passes through Creston, connecting it to Wilbur a few miles to the west, with which the town shares a school district. Creston is home to an elementary school and the two towns' middle school, though the Wilbur-Creston High School is located in Wilbur. Creston is located at the foot of Creston Butte, which lies directly south of the town. The butte rises to 2,800 feet 850 m above sea level, approximately 350 feet 110 m higher than the town's elevation. Creston is located 53 miles from the Spokane International Airport.
