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to 4,500 feet, with 69% of the timberland having
north- to east-facing slopes. There is a system of
internal logging roads which provides access
throughout the property, but is in need of some
maintenance and repair. Approximately 9.9 miles
are mainline roads and 13 miles are secondary.
The majority of the property may be harvested us-
ing ground-based systems.
76% of the Wilkins Creek tract, 4,011 acres, is clas-
sied as forestland. 1,255 acres are grasslands and
include a large meadow that could easily accom-
modate an airstrip. Within the grassland area are
two stock ponds, along with an old hunters’ cabin
that is in disrepair. Two ranchers lease the Wilkins
Tract for grazing through 2014, which generates
It has been
projected that
within the next
twenty-ve
years the timber
volume at
Wilkins Creek
will increase
by over 200%
to 21.5 million
board feet
Elk Gate is
located at end
of Road 5309 in
southwest cor-
ner of property
Left: Old hunt-
ers’ cabin, near
stock pond
Right: One of
two stock ponds
on property
used for cattle
grazing
