Open Fences Summer 2017

THE WHITNEY LAND CO. | Farm - Ranch - Recreation - Commercial
101 SE 3rd Street, Pendleton, Oregon 97801
541.278.4444 | WhitneyLandCompany.com
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FRAZIER MOUNTAIN Medical Springs, OREGON / $3,445,000 / ROI
The Frazier Mountain property is 14 miles southwest of Union, Oregon near Hwy 203.The property contains 5,350 contiguous acres inside a larger 9,560-acre grazing area. The property is
made up of a variety of habitat types ranging from early season grasses, sagebrush and ponderosa pine on the southern portion of the ranch, to dense growing timber stands with grasses and
ponds on the north half. Current use of the grazing area is 400 pair for 5 months on 9,560 acres. A visual estimate by a forester in 2014 indicates $800,000.00 of current merchantable timber
value. Rough estimates indicate 600 MBF/year annual timber growth. It lies in the Catherine Creek Hunting Unit with five LOPs for deer and elk. Several spring-fed ponds and a water trough
provide livestock watering access. An additional 2,400 acres owned by the seller north of the property are negotiable for lease upon purchase.
MEADOW GRASS RIVER RANCH Baker City, OREGON / $2,300,000
Meadow Grass River ranch is 425± acres nestled along the Powder River 18 miles from
Baker City, Oregon. The Powder River flows for 1.4 miles through the pastures, providing water
for livestock, along with fishing and waterfowl hunting opportunities, including 195 acres of
flood irrigation along the river with the remaining acres irrigated by wheel lines and a new pivot
that is pumped from the Powder River. The ranch currently runs 100 cows, 60 replacements
and 10 bulls. A 94-head, out-the-gate BLM allotment in the spring provides a good start to the
grazing season. A large shop, six-stall calving barn and various machine and storage sheds are
at the headquarters. This ranch features a 2,372-square-foot, three-story home overlooking the
headquarters, three bedrooms and three baths updated with many custom features.
NORTH POWDER MEADOWS RANCH
North Powder, OR / $2,300,000
North Powder lies in Eastern Oregon, where miles of scenic byways, alpine wilderness
and working cattle ranches are still the place for explorers. Consisting of 559 total acres,
the ranch has a combination of irrigated meadows and hay fields utilizing wheel-lines and
flood, exceeding 547 acres. Whether used as winter headquarters, summer grazing or hay
production, the ranch provides plentiful options. A balanced operation, the ranch contains
livestock facilities, barn, hay shed and main residence.
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