Beaver Dam Ranch - Approximately 2,000 gross acres of pristine development land situated on either side of US Interstate 15 in Beaver Dam, Arizona. This area is commonly referred to as the "Arizona Strip" which is located in the extreme northwest corner of Arizona. The ranch is about six miles north of Mesquite, Nevada and thirty miles south of St. George, Utah, and 85 miles north of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Site Features - The ranch site lays on terrain that gently slopes from north to south at about a 2% grade. There are no extraordinary surface geotechnical considerations. The soil is sand with mixed pebbles. Vegetation is minimal, which presents no abnormal grubbing and clearing considerations. There are no property access considerations.

Interstate 15 divides the land, with approximately two miles of highway frontage on either side of that highway. US Highway 91 parallels I-15 on the south portion of the ranch providing paved access to the south portion of the ranch. Paved and gravel roads are located on the north portion of the ranch.

The south portion of Beaver Dam Ranch - The southern border of the property, for the most part, overlooks the Virgin River from a bluff towering some 100 feet above the river. The Virgin River provides a natural green belt, which is the home of many local bird species and migratory birds. One might observe pheasant, quail, roadrunners, Canadian geese, migratory ducks, and an occasional wild boar in the green belt. The views from the bluff are extraordinary. The high mountains of the Piaute Wilderness area provide an exhilarating backdrop from the from the bluff. The land between the river and the mountains is federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management, and it is unlikely that land will ever be transferred to private ownership.

The north portion of Beaver Dam Ranch - Federal lands border the entire west border of the property and most of the north border. These federal lands lay in the .Beaver Dam Slope Area of Critical Environmental Concern.. Needless to say, it is highly unlikely that this land will ever be developed. The easterly border of the north portion is on a high bluff overlooking the small town of Beaver Dam. The Beaver Dam Mountains and the Paiute Wilderness mountains form a spectacular backdrop for views from this bluff. A paved and a gravel road run through the property.

Public Utilities - Power, water, sewer, telephone, and CATV are either on the property or will be installed to the property.

Zoning, Master Plan, Building Permits - The Arizona Strip is located in Mohave County. Mohave County maintains a satellite office in Beaver Dam. The building department offices are in Kingman, AZ. Construction communication between Beaver Dam and Kingman is principally by facsimile transmission. The Mohave County building department is very cooperative. It is noteworthy to mention that the fee for a single-family building permit in Mohave County is currently only $150.00.

A Master Plan overlays Beaver Dam Ranch providing about 400 acres of freeway frontage commercial; 760 acres of high density residential (12 to 25 units per acre); 360 acres of medium density residential (5 to 12 units per acre); and, 320 acres of low density residential (1 to 5 units per acre). It is anticipated that the Master Plan will be amended to provide a more realistic (lower) overall residential and commercial density for the ranch.

Highest and Best Use - The use of this land has been critically explored and it has been determined that Beaver Dam Ranch be developed as a master-planned residential community, principally catering to families, retirees, and vacation or second home occupants. The ranch is ideally suited for those whose residence is in the northern states and Canada, .Snowbirds,. desiring to winter in the south. The anticipated affordable housing within Beaver Dam Ranch will be extremely attractive to workers employed in Las Vegas, St. George, and Mesquite.

Public Services - Beaver Dam has new elementary, middle, and high schools; and a new fire station within a mile of the ranch. There is a regional medical hospital nearby in Mesquite, Mesa View Regional Medical Center, and in St. George, Dixie Regional Medical Center.

Shopping - Groceries, hardware, lumber, and general retail stores are located in Mesquite, with a major retailer expected soon. St. George has two Wal-marts, a Costco, Penny's, Sears, Dillards, Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, Pier One, TJ Max, Bed Bath & Beyond, Michaels, Ross, K-Mart, Target, Ethan Allen, Ashley Furniture, Boulevard Furniture, and more.

Entertainment and Dining - Mesquite boasts several gaming casinos . The Oasis Hotel & Casino, Casablanca, Virgin River, Eureka, Stateline, and other establishments offering gaming and slots. There are many fine restaurants and cafes located in Mesquite. St. George offers several movie theater multi-plexes and a host of restaurants including: Outback, JB's, Ruby Tuesday's, Shoney's, Denny's, and many more. Obviously, the fast-food industry has a large presence in Mesquite and St. George. Our many ethnic restaurants - Mexican, Chinese, Italian, Thai, and others - are located in Mesquite and St. George.

Recreational Sports and Activities - Golf is a key promotional feature of the area. Hamilton Ranch Golf Course is located in Beaver Dam. Mesquite boasts seven golf courses . The Oasis, The Vistas, The Palms, The Casablanca, Falcon Ridge, Coyote Willows, and Wolf Creek. There are several golf courses in and around St. George. The avid golfer will not be at a loss for a challenging, or a relaxing, round of golf in this area.

Play ball!? Like to run? Like to compete? Track and Field competitors from around the country gather in St. George to test their age-group skills against one another each year in St. George at the Huntsman Senior Games.

Mesquite hosts a full range of softball tournaments for all age groups throughout the year. There are many organized sports leagues covering the full range of competitive sports in which the young and the old that locals are invited to participate.

Like to go camping and hiking? Traveling just five miles north from the ranch on I-15 the highway enters the Virgin River Gorge, a very scenic drive winding through high mountain cliffs. The highway follows the Virgin River as it courses its way through the gorge. Keep a sharp eye! The gorge is home to Desert Big Horn sheep, which are often seen grazing along the narrow strip of land alongside the highway. Further into the gorge is the Cedar Pocket campground. Here are campsites next to the Virgin River that can be enjoyed year around.

Just above St. George is the western entrance to Zion National Park . the Kolob Canyons. Here one can hike several canyon trails and, for the hardy, a hike to the 350 foot natural sandstone Kolob Arch awaits.

Strange experiences await the traveler to the White Rock in the Virgin Mountains outside of Mesquite. Here, if you know where to stop, things, including your car, will roll uphill!

A short drive from Mesquite to Whitney Pocket provides a relaxing mountain desert camping experience.

For the adventurous "four-wheeler" - Explore the north rim of the Grand Canyon that is accessible over rough roads easily reached from St. George. Stay close to home on your four-wheeler by exploring the mountains and deserts easily reached from Beaver Dam Ranch.