Robert and Doris Hannan moved to their property in southwestern Nevada County in the 1970's. They subdivided their land into four parcels, planning to either give the parcels to their children, or sell them to supplement their retirement. Over the years, they fell in love with the land in its natural state, and started to explore the idea of keeping the land as it is.

The Hannan's property was an identified conservation priority area in the Important Natural Communities (INCA) of Nevada County report, with a quarter mile of pristine Dry Creek running through it. Their section of Dry Creek contains gentle pools, falls, massive boulders and bedrock outcrops. The oak woodlands, mixed conifer forest and meadow areas contain native grasslands, wildflowers and provide excellent animal habitat. The Hannans have seen otters and beavers in the creek. Some of the rock outcrops near the creek have bedrock milling cups used by the Maidu people during thousands of years of prehistory.

This property is not open to the public, but will be a safe haven for wildlife forever.