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Kimsey-Bolten Ranch

Routt County

Leslie Kimsey established this ranch just above the Yampa River in 1917.  By 1919, he had a modest craftsman style house and a large Gambrel roof barn constructed to accommodate his farming and ranching operations. 

A view of a white barn in the distance with gambrel roof. In the foreground is a metal gate with stone pillars on either side.

Kimsey-Bolten Ranch (2012 photograph)

In 1933, Isadore Bolten purchased the ranch where he raised sheep and cattle, an unusual combination in the range war years, and grew hay.  It continues to illustrate the important role that high country ranching played in the development of Routt County.

State Register

Address

Hayden vicinity

Site Number

5RT.1592

National Register