McIntosh Family Property

Photograph

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Little Snake River Museum

The image depicts a rustic scene of the McIntosh Family Property, showcasing an old stone building with wooden elements and a metal roof, set against a backdrop of rolling hills. The structure is accompanied by a smaller wooden house with a similar roof, surrounded by a wire fence. A tall tree stands prominently near the buildings, adding to the rural charm of the landscape.

The image depicts a rustic scene of the McIntosh Family Property, showcasing an old stone building with wooden elements and a metal roof, set against a backdrop of rolling hills. The structure is accompanied by a smaller wooden house with a similar roof, surrounded by a wire fence. A tall tree stands prominently near the buildings, adding to the rural charm of the landscape.

Name/Title

McIntosh Family Property

Entry/Object ID

5.10.2026

Tags

Buildings

Description

Robert McIntosh (known as "Old Mac" or "The Canny Scot of Snake River") founded the family's history in Slater, Colorado, establishing a remote general store, raising horses on a large scale, and supporting local education. After mining slowed, he relocated north to the Snake River valley and founded the iconic general store at Slater, Colorado, which served as a vital regional hub 80 miles from the nearest rail line in Rawlins, Wyoming. McIntosh was a close friend of the famous mountain man and scout Jim Baker, whose ranch was also along the Snake River. McIntosh later placed and engraved a stone monument in Slater to mark Baker's life dates. McIntosh also built a local schoolhouse in Slater, showing a deep personal commitment to children and education.

Photograph Details

Subject Place

* Untyped Subject Place

Slater, Colorado

Collection

Slater Town Photos

Cataloged By

Ellie Gallenbeck

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

July 31, 2026

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

August 1, 2026