PATTERSON PASS

  • Location: Western Box Elder County, in Northwest Utah, approximately 35 miles north of I-80 at Wendover, Utah; just east of Pilot Mountain Road, and 3 miles east of the Pilot Mountain Range. 
  • Access: From Interstate 80 near the Utah/Nevada state line, take exit 4 and go north. The road is paved for the first several miles, then becomes gravel. At approximately 35 miles from I-80, the road rises up a hill and proceeds north from the salt flats. About ½ mile north of the summit of this hill, and across from a sign that reads “Patterson Pass,” take a two-track road to the right (east). Take the first two-track road to the right. You will enter the property in about ½ mile. 
  • Topography: The property slopes down from north to south about 140 feet – see topographical map. 
  • Soil: The soil is a silt loam in most places. 
  • Vegetation: Sagebrush and other vegetation typical of high desert. 
  • Water: There are no wells on the property, but there are water wells on property approximately three miles north of the property. 
  • Views: Spectacular views of the Pilot Mountain Range to the west, and views of the salt flats to the south and the Silver Island Mountains beyond. 
  • Elevation: Varies from about 4,240 feet to about 4,380 feet. 
  • Wildlife: Jack rabbits, coyotes, antelope throughout the area, with elk and mountain lions in the Pilot Mountains. 
  • Area: This area is very sparsely populated, with only an occasional ranch headquarters or homestead. Between the property and Wendover 35 miles to the south are one ranch headquarters and one other home. West Wendover, Nevada, on the Utah State line at I-80, is a popular entertainment and gambling destination. Most of the nearby mountains are owned by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, and are open to public hunting and recreation. Every other section in this area is government owned and available for public use, subject to BLM restrictions. 
  • Zoning: MU-160. 160 or more acres are required to obtain a building permit. This zoning is intended to maintain open space. 
  • Taxes: $74.91 in 2011. 
  • Utilities: None 
  • Uses: Investment. Headquarters for recreational activities, or off-the-grid homestead. The property is located just off the Pilot Mountain Road, which goes to Wendover, and is within a mile of the Patterson Pass Road, which extends into the Pilot Mountains. Elk are found in the Pilot Mountains, as well as coyotes and mountain lions. This is a spectacular recreation area! 
  • Terms: Owner financing is available for $2,000 down, 6% interest, $337 per month payments over 20 years. 10% discount for cash. Exchange offers considered. 
  • Price: $56,000, $175 per acre 
  • Acres: 320 Acres 
GPS Coordinates

Northeast corner: 41 degrees, 10.352’ North latitude. 113 degrees, 54.229’ West longitude.

Southeast corner: 41 degrees, 09.476’ North latitude. 113 degrees, 54.247’ West longitude.

Southwest corner: 41 degrees, 09.479’ North latitude. 113 degrees, 54.819’ West longitude.

Northwest corner: 41 degrees, 10.350 ‘ North latitude. 113 degrees, 54.796’ West longitude.