Yule Ranch (now Three V Ranch) is a historic property in Golden Valley and

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counties in

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, United States.

Background

Founded in 1883 by

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as the JXL Ranch or Yule Ranch, historically the ranch was a multi-state cattle operation. After changing hands it was renamed as the VVV Ranch in 1937. The VVV brand had previously been established in 1898 at another ranch. At one time it was home to a small community including a post office bearing the name Yule, a general store, and a stage coach stop. The post office closed in 1910. Today the ranch raises Angus cattle, grows cash crops, and caters to hunters looking for

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and whitetail deer, coyotes and sharptail grouse.

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enjoyed staying at the ranch and conducted one of his last bison hunting excursions there.

Three V Crossing

A major landmark on the ranch is Three V Crossing, a

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on the Little Missouri River north-northeast of Marmarth and northwest of Amidon} within the

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in an unorganized part of Slope County in T. 135 N R. 105 W. The construction of the crossing was jointly funded by the National Forest Service program and the county. It is part of

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(FDR) 7741. Water underneath passes through concrete box culverts. Access across the Missouri River is unreliable when waters are high. On the east side of the crossing, a geological layer known as the

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Bed is characterized by having yellowish sand, with very pale green material underneath.

References

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Background

Three V Crossing

See also

References