5016 State Highway 414, Lyman, WY 82937

Welcome to J. Vercimak Ranch, this unofficial Centennial Ranch is a source of pride for the family which has owned it since 1923. The emotion felt by seeing the historical structures throughout the property which helped the family live through the Great Depression are reminiscent of hard times. The 10 acres of farmstead consist of multiple outbuildings, a home, and shop. Additionally, a historic schoolhouse that was built in 1900 as part of Uinta School District #4 sits on the property. The ranch sits 3 miles west of Lyman, Wyoming in Uinta County with two tracts consisting of 315 acres. Come see the beauty and opportunity that sits at J. Vercimak Ranch. History: Established on December 1, 1869, by the Wyoming Territory legislature, Uinta County initially held its temporary seat at Fort Bridger. Originally spanning the entire western border of Wyoming, encompassing even Yellowstone National Park, the county derived its name from the prominent Uinta Mountains in Utah, visible from various vantage points within the county. Notably, the county's boundaries underwent a significant change in 1911 when Lincoln County was formed, carving out the northern portion of Uinta County and defining its present-day limits The adjacent Blacks Fork River, crucial for supplying water to the J. Vercimak Ranch, derives its name from Arthur Black, a trapper employed by the Ashley/Henry Company in 1824. In 1843, renowned mountain man Jim Bridger, along with his partner Louis Vasquez, established a trading post on the Blacks Fork, situated west of present-day Lyman and later recognized as Fort Bridger. This post swiftly gained popularity as a key waypoint along the Oregon and California trails, eventually serving as the departure point for the Mormon Trail, diverging from the other two and leading toward Utah. Climate:Lyman, WY has a semi-arid climate characterized by mild temperatures and low precipitation levels. Summers are generally warm and dry with temperatures often reaching upwards of 90°F while winters are cold and relatively dry. Precipitation is infrequent throughout the year, with only around 10 inches annually on average. While snowfall can occur during the winter months, it tends to be lighter than in nearby areas. In general, the climate in Lyman is temperate and pleasant with plenty of sunshine throughout the year. Economy: Uinta County, WY employs 9,710 people with the largest industries including health care, social assistance, retail trade, educational services. The highest paying industries are mining, quarrying, oil and gas extraction, agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, mining, and utilities. The principal agricultural operations in the area consist of livestock grazing (cattle and sheep) and crop production. Most operations are dependent on federal grazing privileges for summer grazing for a year-round operation. Cropland in the area is basically segregated into meadow hay ground and alfalfa cropland.