The historic
Tolman Ranch
Bennett Creek Sheep/Cattle Co. Lands | CLARK, WYOMING
True Historic Wyoming Ranch 1870
Wyoming was still a Territory. The American Civil War was coming to close, and Generals Miles and Custer were pursuing Crazy Horse across the Western Frontier
1883
John N. Tolman and his partner drove cattle into the rugged Montana/Wyoming region and began to establish the Dilworth Cattle Co.
1889
John N. Tolman Sr. filed for homestead on upper Bennett Creek
1890
Wyoming became 44th State in the Union
1891
First National Forest Reserve established, later became the Shoshone National Forest
2021 Fifth generation decedents of John N. Tolman Sr. still operating the ranch, 132 years after it was homesteaded
FIRST TIME OFFERED THE TOLMAN RANCH isn’t fiction, it’s The Real Deal. A True Historic Wyoming Ranch. History abounds through the 5 generations of family that have continued to own and operate the ranch through its 132 year history. They have survived World Wars, The Great Depression, challenging cattle markets, floods, blizzards, grizzlies and wolves. At 85 years young, Buster Tolman is still putting up hay & caring for the land and livestock. If you are seeking a pristine setting, complete solitude, or possibly a simpler way of life, fully complimented with abundant wildlife, dramatic mountain views, and endless recreational opportunities – look no further. The Bennett Creek Sheep and Cattle Co. Lands may be acquired in one offering as an entire ranching unit, or the Line Creek/State Line Area, may be purchased separately.
The Original
Bennett Creek “Homestead Place “Area
The Bennett Creek Homestead Place area is offered as two (2) parcels totaling approximately 489 acres The dramatic Beartooth Mountains provide the Spectacular backdrop for the offered parcels. Hunting, fishing, and other outdoor recreational opportunities are truly unlimited within the 944,000 acres of the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness. Bennett creek flows through the homestead, bordered by the national forest and the “Osburn 80” completely surrounded by forest, commonly referred as an “inholding”. The parcel is rectangular in shape and level to steep topography. Natural Water Springs are on the parcel, adding to the ideal wildlife habitat, providing water for USFS grazing lease that conveys with the parcel.
Boundary Lines are Approximate
The US forest service grazing lease authorizes approximately 510 AUMs & the BLM Canyonland allotment authorizes approx. 127 AUMs to run cattle. The Old Bennett Creek territorial water rights provide water for the hay fields of this working cattle ranch. The endless recreational values add to the appeal of this outstanding ranch property. If you are looking for that special place where you can step back in time, breathe in the fresh mountain air, drink water from the glacier fed creek, and be surrounded by wildlife, you’ll want to view this spectacular ranch and recreational property.
Line Creek & state line Area
The Line Creek and State Line Area includes four (4) parcels totaling 3,881 deeded acres. Northwest of Clark, Wyoming, bordering the Montana state line, “Line Creek” (the creek is on the state line) boils down from the mighty Beartooth plateau. This area is situated along the South boundary of Montana State line, bordered by Line Creek to the South, and the mighty Clarks Fork to the East. To the East of the property, several adjacent BLM sections provide direct access to the Clark’s Fork River. Several natural springs are present, some have been developed and currently are used for watering livestock. BLM grazing leases are attached to the property, allotments totaling 235 AUMS to be conveyed as leaseholds with the subject property. This portion of the ranch may be purchased separately for $2,500,000.
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Clark, Wyoming is best described as a virtually unchanged piece of the “great western frontier.” This quiet little town is situated along Wyoming‘s Highway 120, in Northwest Wyoming, and only 30 miles north of Historic Cody, Wyoming, in Park County. Off the eastern slope of Beartooth Mountains, this region is prime country for the outdoor recreationalist. A spectacular ranch setting borders the 2.4 million-acre Shoshone National Forest (the nation’s 1st National Forest in 1891; originally the Yellowstone Timberland Reserve), along with State and BLM administered lands of varied terrain, from sagebrush to steep rugged mountains. Distance to: • Cody, Wyoming - 30 miles • Yellowstone National Park - 82 miles • Red Lodge, MT - 36 miles • Billings, MT - 78 miles
property details FIRST TIME OFFERED! Bennett Creek Sheep/Cattle Company Land This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire part of the Historic Tolman Ranch in Northwest Wyoming. The Ranch was homesteaded in 1889, when Wyoming was still considered a Territory. Only the Line Creek/State Line area may be purchased separately with the respective leasehold. The Tolman Ranch is a quiet and pristine property with access to BLM and National Forest land. • • • • • • • • • • •
19,370 acres 4,370 deeded acres 8,300 acres of USFS Grazing Allotment 6,500 acres BLM Grazing Allotment 435 acres Wyoming State Land Grazing Lease Bennett Creek and Line Creek run through the deeded land Access to the Clarks Fork River via interspersed BLM Lands 320.9 acres Adjudicated Water Rights 50% of available Mineral Rights to convey Offered at $5,500,000 Line Creek/State Line area may be purchased separately for $2,500,000
Line Creek/State Line
Bennett Creek Area • • • • • •
Two (2) Parcels totaling 489 deeded acres 409 acres - “Bennett Creek Homestead” Bennett Creek runs through, borders USFS to the West and South 80 acres - “Osborne 80” USFS in-holding, borders USFS on all four (4) sides. USFS Grazing Allotment “Face of the Mountain” approximately 8,300 acres & 510 AUMs Shared allotment BLM Grazing Allotment “Canyon Pasture” approximately 3,600 acres & 127 AUMs Shared allotment Wyoming State Land Grazing Lease “Canyon Pasture” approximately 435 acres & 50 AUMs Shared allotment
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Four (4) Parcels totaling 3,881 deeded acres 40 acres - Triangular - borders Montana State Line - BLM on West Border 587 acres - borders BLM West, South, & North boundaries 3,187 acres - deeded land is interspersed with BLM and borders Wyoming State Land 67 acres - “Old Line Creek Homestead” Line Creek runs through, borders BLM to the North & South. BLM Grazing Allotment “State Line & Line Creek area” approximately 2,900 acres & 127 AUMs
(It is recommended that prospective buyers consult federal and state agencies to verify grazing lease holds.)
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