Ayer Ranch

Located in northwest Montrose County, is the exceptional, 1,160± acre, Ayer Ranch. This working cattle and recreation property features nearby fishing, sweeping views (vistas extend across Crawford Reservoir, Gould Reservoir, Iron Creek Canyon, Grand Mesa, the West Elks, Needle Rock, and Black Mesa), and a remarkable size for the price-point. At its heart, 1.5 miles of Iron Creek winds through the ranch, providing a reliable, year-round, water source that enhances both the landscape and its wildlife habitat. Rolling mesas dotted with pinyon/juniper, slopes of serviceberry, and deep riparian canyonlands create phenomenal cover, establishing the ranch as a sanctuary for elk and mule deer (GMU 63). This strong ecological foundation is supported by moderate elevations ranging from 6,960 to 7,960 feet, multiple stock ponds fed by deeded water rights, 1.7 miles of the Fruitland Mesa Ditch, and direct access to expansive BLM lands. Natural assets are protected by sensible conservation easements (allowing multiple building sites, continued agricultural/recreational use, and ongoing maintenance) ensuring a western lifestyle for generations to come, at a reasonable price point

LAND:
Topography: Rolling Mesa & Dramatic Canyon
Elevation: 6,960-7,960'
Water: 8,100' of year-round live water (Iron Creek), multiple stock ponds, Fruitland Mesa Ditch (400 shares).

VEGETATION:
Pinion / Juniper
Riparian (willows, cottonwoods, sedges)

VIEWS:
Crater Peak (Grand Mesa, 11,333')
Landsend Peak (10,817')
Mount Lamborn (11,398')
Needle Rock (7,874')
Mount Gunnison (12,762')
Mount Guero (12,054')
Castle Rock (10,955')
Cathedral Peak (9,610')
Gould Reservoir (7,320')
Sheep Knob (9,524')

HUNTING:
Qualifies for Landowner Program
GMU 63:
Over the Counter Archery Elk (Either Sex, Non-Resident must draw)
Draw Elk for Muzzleloader, 1st, & 4th Rifle (Resident and Non-Resident)
Over The Counter Bull Elk (2nd & 3rd Rifle, Resident and Non-Resident)
Draw Mule Deer (All Seasons, Resident and Non-Resident)

CONSERVATION EASEMENTS:
Conservation Easement 1.)
Reception #797911
Held by Colorado Open Lands
Acreage: 520 +/- acres
Notable Allowance: Three 1,000 SF structures built for temporary occupancy (hunting camp, outfitting, etc.)

Conservation Easement 2.)
Reception #820821
Held by Colorado Open Lands
Acreage: 640 +/- acres
Notable Allowance: Two seven acre Building Envelopes, each allowing a 3,000 SF home and 2,000 SF guest home. Building site I allows for 15,000SF of nonresidential construction, Building site II allows for 10,000 SF of nonresidential construction.