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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
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148:Background
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398:March 24,
760:Marmarth
345:See also
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301:Location
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425:. 2006.
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