Located in the highly desired Cascade Mountains, Owens Meadow is still protected to this day by a Forest of ancient, towering conifers. The 844 acre Circle Z Ranch is fully fenced. The 426 acres of water rights from creeks, springs and natural sub-irrigation allows for lush green pastures throughout the summer months. Supporting 250 plus head, summer grazing  has been the primary use of the ranch and has been since cattle were introduced to the land in the 1800’s. The current natural state of this high mountain meadows and forested grasslands offer a blank canvas for your family legacy for generations to come.  Comprised of 4 contiguous parcels allowing for more than one home, the ranch is zoned Exclusive Farm Use. EFU allows a variety of uses and development options such as the possible development of a private airstrip for additional transportation choices. Located less than twenty miles from the beautiful town of Ashland, Oregon and the I-5 corridor provides for easy access to shopping, world class medical facilities and the Rogue Valley International Airport. Howard Prairie Lake and Resort is just five miles to the south.At an elevation of 4440 feet the Ranch is bordered on all but two points by US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management land. There's a current estimates of 700 MBF of marketable timber on the property. Additional roads offer multiple access points. Stunning views of Mount McLaughlin can be seen from several vantage points on the ranch creating amazing homesites.  Deer and Elk frequent the property along with a variety of migratory birsds and waterfowl.