Abstract:
The BLM would acquire the fee simple estate of approximately 233.25 acres within the CMPA in exchange for the fee simple estate of up to approximately 1,411.17 acres of Federal land in Catlow Valley, both surface and minerals. The land values would be equalized based on a market value appraisal with up to a 25 percent cash equalization payment if necessary. The BLM would block up Federal land for wildlife habitat, provide casual recreation opportunities, protect the east side of the Steens Mountain viewshed from development, and a trespass case would be settled.
Description:
34 pp. Appendices, maps.
The non-Federal land considered for exchange is described as follows: T. 31 S., R. 35 E., W.M. sec. 31, lot 4, SE1/4SW1/4, S1/2SE1/4. 154.08 acres
T. 32 S., R. 35 E., W.M. sec. 6, lots 1 and 2. 79.17 acres; Federal land considered for exchange is described as follows:
T. 33 S., R. 30 E., W.M. sec. 15, S1/2; sec. 22, N1/2, N1/2S1/2; sec. 28, N1/2S1/2, S1/2SE1/4. 1,040.00 acres; Additional Federal Land for Equalization
T. 32 S., R. 31 E., W.M. sec. 25, lots 1 and 2, SW1/4NE1/4. 133.71 acres
T. 32 S., R. 32 E., W.M. sec. 30, lots 1 and 2, W1/2NE1/4, E1/2NW1/4. 237.46 acres.
Captured January 24, 2008.