2.38 Acre Lot with Road & Creek Frontage near Elk Mountain

2.38 Acre Lot with Amazing Views of Elk Mountain only 19 miles from the Medicine Bow National Forest.

There is 235 feet of Road Frontage on Mill Creek Trail, only 0.2 miles from County Road 404 (Pass Creek Road). The Northern Boundary has 367 feet of Frontage along the flowing waters of Mill Creek.

Elk Mountain is a charming small town located a short 13 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. Learn more HERE

The Northern Portion of Medicine Bow National Forest can be found about 45 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. Find out more about the Snowy Range in Medicane Bow National Forest at the Forest Service Website

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 30 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.

Website: http://www.carbonpower.com   Phone Number: 307-326-5206

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.

The property is located in Township 19N, Range 81W, Sec 11

Wyoming Office of the State Engineer (Website)

Water Well Permit Application (Download PDF)

Instructions for Completing Water Well Permit Application (Download PDF)

Parcel Size:  2.38 Acres M/L

LANDiO Property ID: WY_Carbon_00032

Parcel Number:  R0005564

Account Number: 20010703

Legal Description:  Aspen Meadows Block 8, Lot 32

GPS Coordinates:  41.641914, -106.464607 (Google Map)

Property Taxes:  $198.08 per year

Title:  Free & Clear

Conveyance:  Warranty Deed

Nearby Points of Interest

13 minutes to Elk Mountain, Wyoming : Population 200 (more info)

30 minutes to Hanna, Wyoming : Population 800 (more info)

44 minutes to Bow River Campground : Medicine Bow National Forest (more info)

54 minutes to Rawlins, WY : Population 10,000 (more info)

56 minutes to Turpin Reservoir : Medicine Bow National Forest

1 hour 8 minutes to Laramie, WY : Population 30,800 (more info)

1 hour 43 minutes to  North Platte River’s Miracle Mile  (more info)

1 hour 51 minutes to Cheyenne, WY : Population 91,700 (more info)

2 hours 2 minutes to Seminoe Reservoir (more info)

1 hour 59 minutes to Medicine Bow National Forest Visitors Center (more info)

2 hours 5 minutes to Alcova Reservoir (more info)

2 hours 7 minutes to Fort Collins, CO : Population 152,000 (more info)

2 hours 13 minutes to Casper, WY : Population 60,000 (more info)

There is an International Airport in Casper, Wyoming about an hour from the property. The code for this airport is CPR. For more information, please visit their website at iFlyCasper.com

2 hours 35 minutes to the Pathfinder Reservoir (more info)

3 hours 13 minutes to Denver, CO : Population Over 1 Million (more info)

Visiting the Property

You are welcome to visit the property at your convenience while it is available.

The Interactive Maps are generated with MapRight. MapRight has a Free Apple and Android App which can be useful when visiting a property. Below are links to download the Free MapRight App.

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GPS Coordinates

Northwest Corner: 41.6422343862703, -106.465632170305 (Google Map)

Northeast Corner:  41.6426533911684, -106.46396068858 (Google Map)

Southeast Corner: 41.641761322763, -106.463942191091 (Google Map)

Southwest Corner: 41.6413593503434, -106.464699129506 (Google Map)

Center Point:  41.641914, -106.464607 (Google Map)