LAND Spring 2024

Lake Monticello, one of the state’s largest privately owned lakes encompassing 2,001± acres, lies in the heart of a 5,700± acre blank canvas of opportunity in Titus County near Mount Pleasant, Texas.

5,700±

$131,100,000

Acres TITUS COUNTY, TEXAS

In This Issue Spring 2024

ONatural environments promote ‛soft fascination’ that create feelings of calm pleasure not fatigue

TOM ALEXANDER Publisher talexander@land.com

ne of the best things about co-hosting our new Land.com Podcast is the opportunity to visit with people and hear their stories in the unique way they tell them. Recently, I was listening to an episode taped by one of my colleagues and heard a guest describe his formative years as a “feral childhood.”

He, as an only child, grew up on his family’s 180-acre “Home Place” in an area of Texas where the Panhandle meets the Rolling Plains. As he told it, once he finished his chores, he roamed and rambled over every square inch of that land. Sometimes on horseback and other times on foot.

He watched animals and in the process of trying to sneak up on them absorbed lessons in animal behavior, biology and ecology. He collected plants and learned their names. He chewed mesquite sap in lieu of gum because he read about it in a book about Native Americans. In the process of engaging his imagination, he soaked up the sunshine, the peace and the independent thinking and creativity that comes from figuring problems out on his own.

It reminded me of all the best parts of my childhood. The ones spent walking alongside my grandfather on his ranch. In his company, I grew to love the outdoors and the land. I also grew up to be a man with his feet squarely on the ground. I wouldn’t trade that time for all the technology in the world.

Researchers are beginning to agree with me as they realize we shouldn’t trade our time in the outdoors for technology. . .or at least we should balance out our immersion in the virtual world with immersion in the natural one. Beginning with the publication of “No Child Left in the Woods: Saving Our Children from NatureDeficit Disorder” by Richard Louv, science is beginning to quantify what we’ve understood experientially until recently. People, particularly developing children, need nature to mature into resilient, strong and healthy human beings.

According to Louv, unstructured outdoor play inspires confidence, creativity and imagination and it also stimulates all five senses unlike a video game. Time in nature gets kids moving, which helps their fitness and focus, while creating a sense of wonder about the workings of the world around them.

Despite it being more physically taxing than sitting inside or walking down a city street, time outdoors reduces stress and fatigue. Researchers attribute that to the workload of the brain. Urban environments require “directed attention,” which exhausts the brain, while natural environments promote “soft fascination” that create feelings of calm pleasure not fatigue.

Obviously, though, these benefits aren’t limited to children. Any of us, even those of us of a certain age, can attest to that peaceful, easy feeling that comes from spending time in nature. (It can be heightened if you listen to The Eagles en route to the country, unless you’re a Led Zeppelin guy like me.) You can get a dose in your backyard or a park, but it’s even more accessible on your own Back 40.

In our pages, you’ll find the perfect place for your family and friends to thrive. Remember, science proves it. Land is a hospital for the body, mind and spirit.

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5,700± Acres in Titus County, Texas Presented By Hortenstine Ranch Company

Lake Monticello, one of the state’s largest privately owned lakes encompassing 2,001± acres, lies in the heart of a 5,700± acre blank canvas of opportunity in Titus County near Mount Pleasant, Texas.

The exceptional offering is two hours east of downtown Dallas and one hour west of Texarkana. The property, which has at least 18 access points from six different roadways, is just three miles from I-30 and is adjacent to a rail line.

In addition to 17± miles of undeveloped shoreline, including 7.69± miles that could potentially be developed on Lake Monticello, the one-of-a-kind property also provides an additional 1.24± miles of frontage on Lake Bob Sandlin. No other property in the region offers access to both iconic lakes.

The Land

The property is an unparalleled mix of surface water and productive woodland habitat. The property includes Lake Monticello (2,001± acres), Trophy Bass Lake (66± acres) and 1,043± acres along with award-winning reclamation land (2,590± acres). The reclamation land features 18 smaller lakes, ranging in size from 1± acre to 43± acres, that deliver almost 222± acres of additional recreational opportunities.

The terrain, undergirded by sandy loam, is classic Piney Woods featuring gradual elevation changes and crisscrossed by meandering creeks and drainages. On the north side of Lake Monticello, a year-round wetland attracts wintering waterfowl. The pocket of rich biodiversity supports cattails, bulrush, smartweed and water lilies, which create a haven for birds, turtles, frogs and other water-loving creatures.

Lake Monticello is surrounded by mature hardwoods including oak, hickory, pine and maple. Native grasses thrive on the dam’s upstream and downstream embankments.

The prize-winning reclamation areas were designed to create a diverse assortment of ecosystems across the property. A variety of hardwoods have been planted so they provide contiguous wildlife corridors, while loblolly pines were planted in the uplands to deliver an infusion of income in the future.

The Water

Locals call the area Tri-Lakes. Lake Bob Sandlin, which spans 9,000± surface acres, sits adjacent and downstream from Lake Monticello. Lake Cypress Springs is approximately six miles southwest of Lake Monticello. Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, covering almost 640 acres, is nestled between Lake Monticello and Lake Cypress Springs, further enhancing the area’s recreational appeal and options.

Whether the new owner wants to burnish its potential as a private recreational haven, a luxurious waterfront resort, a commercial enterprise or an exclusive residential enclave, the property is a treasure waiting to be claimed.

Lake Monticello, opened to the public from 1973–2019, sits in the Cypress River Basin and is fed by Smith and Blundell creeks. The lake, estimated to be 38-40 feet at its deepest points, is renowned for exceptional fishing, but is beloved for swimming, water skiing, kayaking and other water sports. Currently, the lake has one functional boat ramp with paved turnaround access, a large parking area and two floating docks.

The Trophy Bass Lake (Discharge Channel), which measures an impressive 66± acres, is connected to Lake Monticello by a concrete dam. The dam sits at a higher elevation than Lake Monticello and provides two distinct bodies of water with the main lake’s drainage basin. The Trophy Bass Lake could be managed for trophy bass separately because water flows out of it into Lake Monticello.

The reclamation land features 18 smaller lakes, ranging in size from 1± acre to 43± acres, that deliver almost 222± acres of additional recreational opportunities.

In addition to providing a recreational oasis, the property boasts impressive water rights—an extremely valuable asset in modern Texas. The owner was granted a Certificate of Adjudication which authorizes the maintenance of the existing dam and reservoir and impound therein not to exceed 40,100 acre-feet of water. The owner is also authorized to divert 15,300 acre-feet of water per annum for industrial, municipal, agricultural and recreational use from the aforementioned reservoir. Additional water rights may be available for purchase.

Monticello Dam is south of the convergence of Blundell and Smith creeks in the Cypress Creek Basin. The zoned earthen embankment, which measures 3,215 feet long, maintains a Low Hazard classification by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Freese and Nichols completed a dam inspection in December 2023 and the full report is available to pre-qualified buyers on request. According to the report, Monticello Dam is classified as a Large Dam because its capacity exceeds 50,000-acre feet. Per the Freese and Nichols’ report, the dam has a Conservation Pool Capacity of 40,100-acre feet and a Crest of Dam

Capacity of 69,100-acre feet.

The Wildlife and Fisheries

From its inception, Lake Monticello has been a destination for anglers, and through time has developed a reputation for yielding exceptional trophy bass. The lake record bass weighed 14.09

pounds. The array of sought-after sport fish species includes largemouth bass, sand bass, flathead catfish, channel catfish, bluegill, redear sunfish and crappie.

The structural habitat is comprised of underwater roadbeds and bridges, humps, rip rap, inundated timber, brush and creek channels. The aquatic vegetation consists of hydrilla, pond weed, lily pads and other desirable aquatic plants that provide ample cover for the sport fish and the bait fish.

Wildlife thrives in the superlative, diverse habitat that characterizes the property. Whitetailed deer, wild hogs, armadillos, raccoons, rabbits, river otters, beavers, foxes, bobcats, coyotes and squirrels all call the land home. The diverse habitat also attracts a multitude of birds including great horned owls, robins, cardinals, herons, songbirds, shorebirds and waterfowl. Despite abundant wildlife populations, no hunting has been allowed in the past 40 years, but that could be easily changed.

In addition to providing outstanding habitat, the landscape and waterways are the perfect backdrops for outdoor adventures. Explorers can hike, bike, ride horses or ATVs. The quiet spaces encourage nature studies and bird watching. Water lovers can enjoy angling, kayaking, canoeing and water skiing. Camping, either in tents or RVs, is an option.

The Opportunity

The absence of any major structural improvements means the property’s future is limited only by the new owner’s imagination.

Utilities are easily accessible. Transmission lines traverse the property, and power is provided by the Bowie Cass Co-op and the Wood County Co-op. Water is delivered by the Tri Special Utility District.

The adjacent railroad can connect to the Union Pacific, Blackland Prairie and Kansas City Southern main lines, opening the possibility of industrial enterprises.

Four airports—Mount Pleasant Regional, Sulphur Springs Municipal, Texarkana Regional and DallasFort Worth—are within easy driving distance.

Today, it would be virtually impossible to build a private lake the size and scope of Lake Monticello, so it is indeed a rare, multi-faceted jewel. Whether the new owner wants to burnish its potential as a private recreational haven, a luxurious waterfront resort, a commercial enterprise with an industrial component or an exclusive residential enclave, the property is a treasure waiting to be claimed. °

5,700± Acres TITUS COUNTY, TEXAS $131,100,000

Cash McWhorter, Broker 469-222-4076

Cash @H RCranch.com

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Questions About 5

LAND TRUSTS

A Q&A with ERIN HESKETT

STORY BY LORIE A. WOODWARD

Fragmentation, dividing large tracts of land into smaller pieces, is one of the nation’s most urgent conservation challenges. As land is sub-divided so are the visible and invisible natural resources that supply the essentials of life—clean air, clean water, carbon sequestration, wildlife habitat, biodiversity and more. Smaller units become progressively less productive until they finally lose their connectivity to the larger ecosystem and cease to function.

Fragmentation also negatively impacts production of food, fiber and forest products. While not invisible, they, too, are essential to life.

Land trusts, non-profit organizations created to promote and sustain private land conservation, use voluntary agreements known as conservation easements to provide private landowners an avenue for keeping their land intact in perpetuity.

I sat down with Erin Heskett, Vice President of Conservation Initiatives for the Land Trust Alliance (LTA). LTA is the national strategist, advocate, think tank and trainer for its 950 land trust members that serve 93 percent of the counties in the United States. Over the past 40 years, LTA’s member land trusts have privately conserved more than 61 million acres, more land than all our national parks combined.

As the primary tool for land trusts, what are the benefits of a conservation easement for landowners and the nation?

EH: A conservation easement, also called a conservation agreement, is a voluntary and legally binding agreement between a landowner and a land trust or government agency. When landowners donate an easement to a land trust or public agency, they are giving away some of the rights associated with the land. The easement permanently limits uses of the donated parcel to protect its conservation values.

As a nation, we benefit from private, voluntary land conservation by keeping landscapes and natural systems and their ecological infrastructure intact. We also benefit from having food, fiber and forest products and the jobs and economic impact that nature provides.

Landowners receive tangible and intangible benefits from donating or selling conservation easements. In 2015, LTA championed the enactment into law of the permanent conservation easement tax incentive. This tax incentive helps landowners offset the loss of market value that occurs with the loss of development rights, but legally protects the character and conservation values of the land forever.

To determine the value of the donated conservation easement, two appraisals are conducted. The first appraisal is a fair market value appraisal of the property before you put the easement on it. The second appraisal is a fair market value appraisal of the property after you put the easement on it. The difference between the two is the value of the easement deduction.

Under the law, qualifying conservation easement donors can deduct 50 percent of their annual income for up to 15 years, and qualifying farmers and ranchers can deduct up to 100 percent of their adjusted gross income for up to 15 years until the total value of the tax deduction is used.

Some states offer additional incentives, such as tax credits for conservation easement donations.

On top of potential financial benefits, conservation easements memorialize the stewardship ethic and passion of the landowner. They also memorialize the landowner’s conservation wishes and set them out as guideposts for the future.

What is the role of land trusts in helping landowners place a conservation easement on their land?

EH: As a qualified organization under IRS rules, a land trust can negotiate and hold a conservation easement that landowners may donate or sell. A land trust that holds conservation easements is ultimately responsible for upholding the

easements’ legally binding terms, and the landowners’ obligations to protect the land’s conservation values. In doing so, land trusts conduct a site visit with the landowner each calendar year.

Are all land trusts created equally?

EH: While all land trusts exist to protect and steward land in perpetuity, they come in different sizes with different missions and different focuses.

More than 50 percent of our member land trusts are volunteers, while the other half of our community has professional staff. Some focus their attention on specific townships, counties or regions, but others span entire states, or in the case of The Nature Conservancy, the entire nation.

Some land trusts exist to protect the character of a village, while others protect viewsheds or water resources or wildlife habitat. Still others strive to keep working lands working for food and fiber.

Land trusts are as diverse as the land and the landowners they align with.

What do landowners need to consider as they select a land trust?

EH: The relationship between landowners and the land trust they choose to hold the conservation easement on their property is permanent, so it’s not a decision to be taken lightly.

First, I’d suggest that landowners ensure that the land trust they choose demonstrates sound technical, ethical and legal practices and is financially strong. If a land trust is accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, landowners can have confidence that the land trust is operating with high standards and financial acumen.

If a land trust is not accredited, it is important for landowners to perform very thorough due diligence to ensure the land trust is technically, legally and financially sound. Perpetuity is a very long time, so the land trust a landowner ultimately works with must also be able to stand the test of time.

In addition, landowners should be confident the land trust’s focus aligns with their vision and their land use goals.

To further determine compatibility, the landowner should examine the land trust’s track record: what it has protected, how it has protected it and how effectively it has leveraged available resources to protect land where it operates.

Finally, I’d suggest that landowners talk with other landowners who have partnered with the land trust to gain the first-hand perspective that comes from experience.

While all land trusts exist to protect and steward land in perpetuity, they come in different sizes with different missions and different focuses.

Tell me about LTA’s “timely and audacious” goal.

EH: In the face of a changing climate and increasing human and natural system demands, we’ve challenged ourselves as part of our Gaining Ground campaign to conserve an additional 60 million acres by the end of 2030. This will contribute to the goal of protecting an additional 440 million acres of public and private land by 2030 to provide the climate and ecological benefits that sustain us.

The clock is ticking. Every day, the United States loses about 3,600 acres of natural land and 2,000 acres of working land every day.

To conserve land at the pace necessary to meet the urgent need, we require additional investment, not only for land acquisition, but for additional staffing and training to scale up existing land trusts. Furthermore, we need to broaden the reach of private conservation, so it engages Americans from every walk of life in every community. It will take a diverse, inclusive movement to conserve America. °

Chicken (and Dumpling) -eating Methodism

STORY BY LORIE A. WOODWARD

CCentral Texas, where I grew up, is a culinary crossroads. Pit-smoked barbecue and kolaches. Tacos, burritos and enchiladas. Chili and chicken-fried steak. Gumbo and crawfish. And all things soulful and Southern, including my favorite monochromatic comfort food, chicken and dumplings.

You may think your grandmother made the best chicken and dumplings in the world, but you are wrong. My Granny Wilma did. Poached chicken, butter-enriched homemade stock and slick dumplings, not those fluffy biscuit impostors, combined are the elixir of the gods or at least the nectar of the Methodists.

Well, except for my Papa Rufe, who much to my amazement claimed to hate chicken in any form. Granny always fried him some baloney instead.

Free-range chickens are more athletic than their couch potato pen-raised cousins. More action equals more muscles. Granny Wilma understood this. She cooked those yard birds slow and low for her signature chicken and dumplings.

Chicken George, not his real name but one that my middle brother earned by being a real-life chicken whisperer, had a red rooster the size of a small turkey. I don’t remember the rooster’s name, but I remember his attitude.

He was the literal cock of the walk. One day he bowed up at my Granny Wilma as she tried to make her way up the sidewalk to our back door. He made an enemy of a woman with a long memory and a stock pot.

Time passed. The red rooster got older and crankier. He made the mistake of making his presence known on a chicken-killing day. (Chicken George had just completed the county stock show. We had 75 non-show worthy broilers to butcher.) The rooster crowed and flapped.

Granny Wilma took his display as ill-mannered taunting and offered to make chicken and dumplings out of his ample carcass. Noting the rooster’s advancing age and decreasing vigor, Daddy agreed and prepared him for an eternal chicken stock bath.

In the process, it became apparent the rooster was past his prime. Even his white meat was dark. He smelled foul, not fowl, but Granny was not deterred. She seemed strangely invigorated by the chance to boil him into submission.

The following Sunday we gathered around Granny’s Formicatopped table for lunch. She placed the hallowed pot in our midst and ceremoniously lifted the lid with the pronouncement, “I cooked him all day yesterday.”

Unfortunately, his meat was as black as his soul. We bowed our heads in reverence—and disappointment—and gave thanks for fried baloney.

Granny Wilma & Lorie

Day One:

1. Make chicken stock. How you make it is less important than that you start from scratch. My chicken stock formula is the one espoused by Julia Child in "How to Cook". Granny didn’t need Julia.

To my knowledge, Granny Wilma didn’t have a recipe for her chicken and dumplings. I was certain she’d be making me chicken and dumplings forever, so I never bothered to learn. It took me years to re-create her formula. They’re not as good as hers, but they’re a

There are two secrets. The first used to be Bisquick because you don’t have to add any leavening, but then they tinkered with the formula—and didn’t tell anybody. I thought I had lost my touch.

The second secret is half-and-half. It was the missing link for many years until I remembered that Granny never kept regular milk in her refrigerator. She drank her coffee extra hot, extra strong and all day long. Half-and-half and saccharine were her add-ins. Saccharine has

My tips: The longer and slower you cook it the better. Barely bubbling is superior to rapid boiling. Skim off the gray scum (it’s as ugly as it sounds) early in the cooking process, so your broth is clear.

2. Retrieve your chicken, remove skin and bones. Save the chicken for the dumplings. If it doesn’t seem like enough or you want big chunks, bake some additional chicken in the oven. White or dark meat, it’s your choice, unless you’re using an ancient red rooster, then it’s all dark.

3. Chill the broth overnight, so the fat is easy to skim off. Sometimes Granny didn’t skim the fat, and she added butter. Did I mention that I was a happy fat kid? Don’t serve this to your cardiologist.

Day Two:

1. Reheat the broth to a slow boil while you make the dumplings.

2. Whisk together equal parts of all-purpose flour and Pioneer (regular, not low fat) in a big bowl. (The quantity depends on how much broth you have and how many dumplings you want.) Add enough halfand-half to make a stiff dough. If you add too much liquid, add some more flour and/or baking mix. Try to find your balance relatively soon though, or you will have enough dumplings to feed an entire county and not enough broth to cook them all.

3. Roll out the dumplings to about 1/8” – 1/4” thickness between two sheets of wax paper. I err on the side of thin. It helps to flour the bottom sheet of wax paper and then to sprinkle the top of the dumplings with flour. Do a test roll. If it sticks, add more flour. You want to be able to roll them out and handle them easily.

4. Cut them to your preferred size. I like 1” x 1.5”. Some people use a pizza cutter for ease. I use a thin-bladed fillet knife. Repeat.

5. Drop dumplings into bubbling broth until the surface is full. Cover and cook for five minutes before adding the next batch. The time between the batches keeps the dough pillows from sticking together. Stir gently. Repeat until you’ve added them all.

6. Add chopped chicken, salt and pepper to taste. If you want to enrich the broth with butter, now is the time to add it. Let them rest and thicken.

To be truly like Granny Wilma, make these early in the morning. Let them sit all day and gently reheat for supper. The sitting lets the flavors meld and the broth thicken into comfort food nirvana. Unbutton your pants before you start to eat. °

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Granny Wilma & Lorie › ›

The Lake Ranch at Hico

783.84± Acres with 100± Acre Private Lake in Erath County, Texas Presented By Hortenstine Ranch Company, LLC

Situated on 784± acres in Erath County just seven miles from Hico, The Lake Ranch at Hico features a 104± acre lake that stretches for almost a mile sustaining a thriving trophy bass fishery (the current lake record for largemouth bass is believed to be just over 11 pounds), an abundant wetland system for waterfowl and endless recreation possibilities including boating and jet skiing. The lake has a floating aluminum walk-out boat dock with two jet ski launches as well a concrete boat ramp.

Angling possibilities are expanded by Gilmore Creek, a significant clear-water, limestonebottom tributary of the Bosque River, that flows through the ranch for approximately onehalf mile before emptying into the lake. Other water features include two ponds, a custombuilt native stone swimming hole, several wet-weather draws and branches as well as a productive Trinity Aquifer water well for domestic use.

The terrain is diverse, ranging from rugged hills and draws to gently sloping fertile bottomland. The land is dotted with stands of live oak, elms, post oak, pecan, mulberry, hackberry and mesquite. A herd of red stag are held within a high-fenced pasture, but other wildlife such as white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, feral hogs and small game come and go in the low-fenced portions. The abundant water is a magnet for waterfowl.

Located in the Cross Timbers eco-region, the ranch is just 1.5 hours from Fort Worth, two hours from Dallas and less than 2.5 hours from Austin. The ranch’s impressive stone entrance sits on Erath County Road 271 providing easy access to the ranch, which continues throughout thanks to a good system of roads and trails. The majority of the ranch’s perimeter is high fenced.

The grand 7,000± square-foot lakeside lodge with its majestic 2,180± square-foot master suite vies with the expansive lake as the ranch’s focal point. The home includes four guest

bedrooms, five full- and two half-baths, a twostory great room, large chef’s kitchen and more. The splendor continues outdoors with a two-car attached garage, a detached 2,042± square foot, eight-car drive-through garage as well as an outdoor kitchen, sprawling porches and a custom-designed swimming pool and hot tub.

An 860± square foot log cabin that served as the original lake house offers guests big views of the lake. The two-bedroom/one-bath cabin has porches that extend across the front and the back exuding charm outside as well as inside.

Other ranch infrastructure includes a new 2,400± square foot equipment barn and a 1,500± square foot ranch shop with a 1,000 square foot porch and parking area across the front and an attached 600± square foot space with a bathroom that is currently used as a game room.

The Lake Ranch at Hico is a class by itself. It’s possible to search for a lifetime and never find another property that offers spectacular private-water outdoor recreation with an extraordinary lakeside lifestyle °

783.84± Acres

ERATH COUNTY, TEXAS

Property ID: 19595954

$19,500,000

Bret Polk, Broker

254-965-0349

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Mount Solitude Ranch

3,630± Acres in Bexar County, Texas

Presented By ICON GLOBAL

30 minutes from San Antonio and Boerne

Adventurous fun is readily available

Wildlife thrive in the Hill Country habitat

Homesteaded in the mid1800s by German immigrants seeking freedom and the promise of a better future, Mount Solitude Ranch is still home to 3,630± acres of unbounded opportunity. Mount Solitude is adjoined by the 2,316± acre Ranch Sierra tract owned by the General Land Office, creating an oasis of elbow room in the heart of modern Texas.

Located directly in the growth path for Helotes (10 minutes away) and San Antonio (30 minutes away), the ranch is well positioned to benefit from the future expansion of Highway 211 to fast-growing Boerne (20 minutes away). Mount Solitude is just 30 minutes from both the San Antonio International Airport and Boerne Stage Airfield.

And despite its unparalleled accessibility, the ranch, which is primarily low-fenced with sections of high-fence, retains the peace and tranquility that inspired its name. Turkey, deer, wild hogs and aoudad thrive in the Hill Country habitat that includes a mix of oaks, cedar and

native grasses. Four separate mountains—Jack, Unnamed and the two Twins—rise to 1,800 feet and beyond, providing exceptional views.

During wet seasons, the ranch is resplendent with shimmering surface water including a trifecta of dammed lakes built by the current owner’s father. Along with the concrete dams, he constructed concrete water crossings and other impoundments. When the water flows through the rock-bottomed creeks, it is crystal clear and inviting.

In the tradition of old Germany, the property’s buildings, several of which are hand-crafted from stone date back to themed-1800s, are situated together near the middle of Mount Solitude. A short drive along the paved road that winds through the scenic hills delivers you to the headquarters, where modern additions ensure comfort without disrupting the charm and ambiance that can be traced to pioneer Texas.

Charles H. Heimsath, his wife, Eliza von Rhode, and her uncle, Christian von Hupfeldt, staked their claim originally. Heimsath built all the stone structures and hand-carved the

pillars that once graced the building known as “The Chapel.” The pillars are just waiting to be re-purposed.

Adventurous fun is readily available within Mount Solitude’s fencelines. Imagine sunwarmed days of hiking or climbing Twin Mountains. Explorers can also get to know the ranch from the rough-and-ready comfort of offroad vehicles. When the rains fall, rock-bottom creeks beckon the whole family to splash in the crystalline water. Of course, it’s also possible to just sit on a bench and enjoy looking at the expansive views are part of the property’s undeniable magic.

Mount Solitude offers the rare opportunity to own and steward a contiguous tract of quintessential Texas Hill Country close to urban amenities. As the Lone Star State continues to grow and change, so do the opportunities.

With the passage of time, this rare jewel likely will become even more valuable. In the meantime, savvy stewards of the future will allow political and economic drivers to do the work—as they enjoy life at Mount Solitude. °

3,630± Acres

BEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS

Property ID: 13761902

$79,900,000

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214-855-4000

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Madison Properties, Inc. is honored to bring Hughes Creek Plantation to market for the first time in over 40 years. This 2,460± contiguous acre property is located in Winston County, just south of Louisville, Mississippi, and just north of Noxapater, with frontage on Mississippi Hwy 15 and Enon Road. The focal point is a 7,500± square foot 1850s plantation plain-style log home constructed from reclaimed materials throughout the Southern United States. The home is an architectural replica of the dog-trotstyle Southern home. It is located atop a large hill overlooking one of the many private lakes on the property as well as the Tallahaga Creek bottom. Relax on one of the home’s eight porches and enjoy the view of the nearby gardens, lake and trees. The property’s 2.25-mile paved driveway gives year-round access to the many barns, lakes, and other structures on the property, including a 28,000± square foot covered equestrian arena. Located in East Central Mississippi, this property is in close proximity to many major cities: only seven miles to Louisville, 39 miles to Starkville, 57 miles to Meridian, 98 miles to Jackson, and a little over 150 miles to Birmingham and Memphis. The area is less than 10 miles from the Louisville/Winston County Airport and less than 20 miles from the Philadelphia Municipal Airport. °

Rancho Santa Rosa

Halfway between San Simeon and Cayucos

Approximately 8 miles east of the Pacific Ocean

Attractive wildlife and vegetation

306± Acres in San Luis Obispo County, California Presented By Clark Company

Rancho Santa Rosa is a 306± acre haven of privacy offering exquisite views teeming with the Central Coast’s most attractive wildlife and vegetation—deer, birds of prey, trees, creeks and more. Situated near Cambria, California, Ranch Santa Rosa is an outdoor retreat comprised of three certificated parcels and improved with two modest residences.

Historically, Rancho Santa Rosa has been utilized as a cattle ranch, but presently acts as a coastal getaway and recreational escape, positioned just eight miles from the Pacific Ocean. Water is supplied by an artesian well and one domestic well.

Location

Situated at 9190 Arroyo Del Mar near Cambria, Rancho Santa Rosa is positioned approximately eight miles east of the Pacific Ocean, adjacent to State Highway 46. Rancho Santa Rosa benefits from the coastal influence and ocean breezes, and like much of San Luis Obispo County, enjoys a Mediterranean climate featuring warm, arid summers and mild winters.

Cambria, known locally as “Pines by the Sea” because it is encompassed by a forest of Monterey Pines, is located half way between San Simeon and Cayucos. The worldrenowned Hearst Castle is 20 miles north of the Ranch, and downtown Paso Robles, which offers dining, entertainment, and shopping, is located 20 minutes northeast of the Ranch. San Luis Obispo, the county seat, is positioned 35 miles southeast.

Rancho Santa Rosa is a 40-mile drive to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, with commercial service daily to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, Dallas, Denver, and Seattle connecting to national and international flights. Paso Robles Municipal Airport is 23 miles northeast of the Ranch.

Improvements

Rancho Santa Rosa is a scenic property teeming with foliage—oak trees, sycamores, and bay leaf trees, plus a variety of native brush, plants, and flowers, providing ample cover and sustenance for the diverse wildlife. The Ranch is accessed via Highway 46 West to Arroyo del Mar, where entrance is granted via a custom electric gate and paved main road.

Rancho Santa Rosa is improved with modest two residences. The first is a 1,176± square foot modular home built 1992, containing two bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is also a small, rustic cabin with exterior deck. There are also several homesites offering breathtaking vistas of the Pacific Ocean and stunning hillsides.

Water

Rancho Santa Rosa has one artesian well which is utilized to supply water to the cattle trough. There is also one domestic well with pump which supplies water to the two residences. Additionally, there is one ag well without power.

Moreover, Santa Rosa Creek runs diagonally across the Ranch, and there are also numerous seasonal tributaries which provide scenic waterfalls and ample water for wildlife.

Acreage and Zoning

Rancho Santa Rosa is comprised of 306± acres zoned Agriculture and is under Williamson Act Contract, also known as the Ag Preserve. Generally, the Ag Preserve contract limits the land usage to agriculture or related open space uses in exchange for reduced property taxes. The 2023/2024 property taxes were approximately $3,500. °

Rancho Santa Rosa

Nueces River Ranch

432.73± Acres in La Salle County, Texas

Presented By The Texas Ranch Company

SSalle County in the heart of the Golden Triangle, the 432.73± acre Nueces River Ranch offers 1.4 miles of Nueces River frontage as well as superlative wildlife habitat and wellappointed improvements.

The river, which runs along the east side of the ranch, has yet to go dry. Year-round water is an undeniable asset in the arid Brush Country. The riverbank has many “cuts” providing access to the flowing water.

Elm Creek bisects the ranch before feeding into the Nueces. The creek has created two unique oxbow lakes that are prime waterfowl habitat.

In addition to the Nueces River and Elm Creek, the ranch, which boasts high- and lowfenced hunting, features plentiful water. It has

four water wells (two solar and two submersible) as a cased hole that could be brought online for a fifth well. The main pond, which is maintained at a constant level with a submersible pump, is stocked with bass, catfish and perch.

The terrain is diverse ranging from flint rock and sandstone hills to rich bottomlands dotted with large live oaks. Elevations range from 430 feet above sea level to 360 feet above sea level. A good road system makes the entire ranch easily accessible.

The vegetation is equally varied creating a natural buffet for the wildlife that call the ranch home. Wildlife species white-tailed deer (160 "–170 " deer have been harvested), axis deer, waterbuck, wild turkeys, dove and quail. Waterfowl pass the winter on the ranch.

The current owners have meticulously developed this recreational ranch into a unique oasis of South Texas living. Nueces Ranch is

anchored by a three bedroom/three-and-ahalf bath custom-built home that measures 3,600± square feet and is complemented by a swimming pool. The original three bedroom/three bath ranch house was recently remodeled, providing a welcome haven for family and friends.

A 2015 double-wide mobile home could be used for staff or overflow housing. There is also a one-bedroom bunkhouse that has been recently remodeled.

Other ranch infrastructure includes a 1,600 square foot metal building that houses the saloon and gun room, two large equipment barns with enclosed shop spaces, a covered parking area and walk-in cooler. And for added fun, the ranch also has chipping and putting green.

Nueces River Ranch is a well-appointed destination for year-round outdoor recreation and relaxation. °

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Buttes View Ranch

4,946± Acres in Crook County, Wyoming

Presented By Properties West Realty Team

Brokered by eXp Realty

Situated on the western edge of the Black Hills

2± miles of the Little Missouri River

5,783± acres of prime hunting ground

Located on the western edge of Northeastern Wyoming’s Black Hills, the Buttes View Ranch sprawls over 4,946± deeded acres, offering a harmonious blend of productive rangeland, lush hay meadows, and timbered draws teeming with wildlife. An additional 120 acres of Wyoming State lease land and access to over 700 acres of adjacent BLM land further enhance the ranch’s hunting and recreational opportunities.

The landscape is characterized by pine and oak-covered hills, interspersed with productive

grasslands, providing a diverse habitat for a variety of game species and livestock. The Little Missouri River meanders through the property for approximately 2 miles, enriching the property with deep, rich bottomland. Water resources abound, including two artesian wells, 10 reliable stock ponds, and 9 reservoirs, ensuring ample water for both livestock and wildlife.

Ranch Infrastructure

The ranch is fenced and cross-fenced for livestock grazing and production. The ranch’s carrying capacity will vary depending on annual moisture and management practices. There are 200± acres of tillable farm ground currently planted in cover crops. The alfalfa fields yielded over 300 round bales in 2023. There is excellent access throughout the ranch with 8± miles of fourseason improved roads and many additional miles of two tracks to access the far reaches of the property. Outbuildings on the ranch include an insulated 40x64 pole barn with concrete floors, a 30x80 pole barn, a 22x58 wooden barn, and a

16x12 lean-to shed providing ample storage and operational facilities for ranch operations.

Buttes View Ranch is a sportsman’s paradise, situated in Wyoming Elk Unit 116, antelope and Deer Unit 1, and Turkey Unit 1. Managed for trophy deer, the habitat supports thriving populations of mule deer, whitetails, pronghorn antelope, elk, and Merriam’s turkey. The alfalfa fields are a magnet for the deer and antelope. Waterfowl hunting is available, with geese and ducks drawn to the permanent water sources. There is also a healthy, huntable population of sharp-tailed grouse.

Other Recreational Opportunities

Additional hunting and recreational opportunities are also available in the 80,000± acres of the Black Hills National Forest, which can be accessed within a 45-minute drive from the ranch. Other recreational activities available in the Black Hills include four-wheeling, ATVing, camping, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing, to

name a few. Keyhole State Park and Cook Lake offer additional fishing and water activities.

The Golf Club at Devils Tower located in nearby Hulett, Wyoming. This is a world-class, 18-hole course enjoyed by golfing enthusiasts. The Course is known for its scenic beauty, with incredible views of the surrounding mountains, red rock cliffs as well as stunning views of Devils Tower, our Nation’s first National Monument. The 77 Steakhouse and Saloon in the clubhouse is open to the public. Hulett Municipal Airport is adjacent to the golf course for access by private plane, and it features a 5,500’ x 75’ runway.

Access to small-town charm and essential amenities is convenient, with the ranch approximately 26 miles north of Moorcroft, Wyoming, and 23 miles west of Hulett, Wyoming. Accessible via the New Haven Road which is maintained by the county.

With its abundant wildlife, diverse habitat, and unparalleled recreational opportunities, Buttes View Ranch epitomizes the quintessential Wyoming lifestyle °

Property ID: 15071910

$12,990,000

Paul Harris , Broker

605-702-6760

Paul@PropertiesWest.net

PropertiesWestRealty.com

4,946± Acres

CROOK COUNTY, WYOMING

Turner Creek Hunting Ranch

50 minutes away from the town of Telluride

Provides a natural sanctuary for wildlife

An exceptional rainbow trout fishing experience

1,337± Acres in San Miguel County, Colorado Presented By M4 Ranch Group

Sitting near the north boundary of the Uncompahgre National Forest, located just 19 miles west of Telluride and 11 miles southeast of NorwoodTurner Creek Hunting Ranch offers the perfect base camp for your Colorado adventures. Explore the trails in the San Juan National Forest, catch a rainbow trout in the stocked ponds, or enjoy the slopes at Telluride Ski Resort.

Wildlife Haven: Diverse landscapes and abundant water attract elk, mule deer and more.

• Year-Round Comfort: Enjoy a cozy lodge with modern amenities and ample storage.

Reliable water keeps the land thriving.

Unmatched Access: Explore miles of 4WD trails in the San Juan National Forest, cast

a line in the ranch’s stocked ponds, or hit the slopes at Telluride Ski Resort - all within easy reach.

The ranch itself is a showcase of diverse terrain. From lush aspen forests and proteinrich oak brush to incredible wetland bottoms, Turner Creek Hunting Ranch provides a natural sanctuary for a vast array of wildlife, particularly elk and mule deer. Substantial elk herds call the ranch home during summer and fall months.

Enjoy year-round living at Turner Creek Hunting Ranch with a comfortable threebedroom, three-bathroom hunting lodge built in 1986. On-grid electricity ensures modern convenience, while a 30’x24’ equipment barn provides ample storage for your gear. Adjudicated water rights guarantee a reliable water source for maintaining healthy pastures for wildlife.

Located in GMU 70, this unit is comprised of 871,086± acres, of which are 30 percent private, 70 percent public, 16 percent USFS, 49 percent BLM, and 5 percent state lands. The ranch qualifies and is in the landowner participation program. The ranch’s deeded acres are fronted by Beaver Creek Drainage, 28,586± acres of hard-to-access BLM ground and an additional 500,000± acres between Lone Cone State Wildlife Area and adjacent public land. The ranch is NOT under conservation easement, though it is fronted by lands that are protected from future development being under conservation easements.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity! Contact us today to learn more about Turner Creek Hunting Ranch and start building your Colorado legacy. °

“LIVE AND WORK WITH THE UTMOST HONESTY, INTEGRITY AND PURPOSE”

is the high standard of the Harrigan Land Company. This “client-first” philosophy has served it well since its inception in 1992, evidenced by many successfully brokered transactions and a host of satisfied customers. Harrigan Land Company specializes in selling high-quality fishing, hunting and recreational ranches throughout the Rocky Mountains. Harrigan Land Company provides a personal and comprehensive service to buyers and sellers, with unsurpassed knowledge of fishing and hunting ranches in the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and Montana.

600± Acres in Mineral County, Colorado Presented By Harrigan Land Company

Located on 600± acres just five miles southwest of Creede, Colorado, the Broadacres Ranch has a sterling reputation as a top-of-the-line guest ranch and Orvis-endorsed lodge that offers exceptional flyfishing and big game hunting.

For decades, ranch owners have dedicated time and effort to enhancing the naturally productive trout habitat creating one of the West’s premier angling destinations. Within its borders, anglers can experience superlative large river, small stream and still water trout fishing.

With only four owners in its 130-year history, this offering is a rare opportunity to purchase a turnkey property that can continue operating as a premier flyfishing and hunting destination or can be reimagined as a corporate retreat, family retreat or creative smart development. Currently, no conservation easements encumber the property, the opportunities—including enacting an agreement—are unlimited.

The Water and Wildlife

Established in 1892, the pioneering settlers chose to establish themselves in the San Juan Mountains, claiming a portion of a beautiful, broad valley that sits at 8,900± feet above sea level.

The property, which is a mix of meadows and riparian woodlands, straddles both sides of the Rio Grande. The river varies from 50 feet to 75 feet wide as it courses through the ranch for approximately 1.2 channel miles. The abundant natural rock formations have been supplemented with professionally engineered rock structures throughout the stretch, creating a haven for rainbow and brown trout. The trout, which range from 13 inches to well over 20 inches, thrive thanks to the habitat that includes a diverse insect population.

Shallow Creek, a tributary of the Rio Grande, offers a different challenge. The small stream, which measures from 8 feet to 12 feet, flows through the ranch for about 1 mile. It has been enhance with dozens of pools to test the mettle of the most experienced small stream angler.

The mainstays in the creek are wild 9-inch to 16-inch brown trout, but rainbows, cutbows and cutthroats, can be found as well. Those who work the creek carefully can spend an entire day there enjoying its bounty.

Finally, two large lakes and three trophy trout ponds round out the multi-faceted flyfishing at Broadacres Ranch. Browns, rainbows, cutthroats and cutbows, weighing up to several pounds, inhabit these ponds.

Elk, moose and mule deer range through the ranch, which receives highly sought after landowner deer and/or elk hunting permits annually from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department. The permits allow for hunting on the ranch and in the adjoining national forest (Unit 76).

The Living

The fishing and hunting make Broadacres a rarity, but it is also a well-appointed luxury guest ranch. Broadacres’ large Bensonwood, timber frame lodge is a study in rustic elegance. It features a full commercial kitchen, a great room, a bar and indoor and outdoor seating—all of which overlooks the majestic Rio Grande.

Seven guest cabins are surrounded by manicured grounds. Other infrastructure includes a fly shop, an office, a barn, laundry, equipment shop and manager’s house. It is complete and ready to go.

For those who crave adventure off the ranch, the area around Creede delivers. Horseback trails abound on the ranch and continue into the national forest. Hiking and mountain biking trails as well as well-groomed cross-country ski trails are easily accessible. Downhill skiers will find some of the nation’s deepest powder at Wolf Creek Ski Area, which is about 45 minutes away. In the summer, golfers can tee up on the 18-hole Rio Grande Golf Club about 25 minutes away in South Fork.

Broadacres Ranch is the perfect property for those people who want to live the dream not build it. Step into the land and lifestyle that has been perfected with care since 1892. °

Cowhouse Creek is a picturesque clear water, rock bottom creek.

Slater Creek is known for trophy brown trout and plentiful rainbow trout.

The Slater Park Unit is prime elk and mule deer habitat.

Abundant senior water rights. Shares the No. 1 right on all of Slater Creek.

Beautiful Riverfront Property

The ranch has been stewarded by the same family for over 42 years.

Yellowstone L&R Ranch

LOCATED IN THE BEAUTIFUL BLACK HILLS OF NORTHEASTERN WYOMING, ONLY 7.5 MILES FROM HULETT ,WYOMING

• This area of the Bear Lodge Mountains has incredible topography with Ponderosa Pines and Bur Oaks and does not have the high winds sometimes associated with some areas of Wyoming.

• Property sizes vary from 35 to 65 acres with year around access via WY State Highway 112.

• Virtually all of the tracts provide stunning views of the surrounding ranch and red rim rock cliffs.

• Many tracts are suitable for horses and livestock with good grass.

• Wildlife on the ranch includes mule deer, whitetail deer, elk and Merriam’s turkey.

• Hunting is allowed on your property on the ranch, plus you are only 25 minutes from over 80,000± acres of Black Hills National Forest for additional hunting and recreational fun.

• Multiple tracts also have access to WY State Land for hunting and other recreational activities.

HWY 112

• All tracts will have power to the property line and internet is available using Starlink.

• If you enjoy challenging golf and great food, The Golf Club at Devils Tower is only a 12 minute drive away the Golf Club is home to the 77 Steakhouse and Saloon which is open to the public.

• Keyhole Reservoir is only an hour drive and offers incredible fishing opportunities.

• Other area attractions include Devils Tower National Monument, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Badlands National Park and Custer State Park to name a few.

• Spearfish, South Dakota is one hour away and both Deadwood, SD and Sturgis, SD are within one hour and 20 minutes from the ranch.

• Other area outdoor activities include; trout fishing, hiking, camping, four wheeling, ATV’ing, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and both gravel and mountain biking.

D-K Ranch

5,176.13± Acres in Tulare County, California

An exceptional opportunity to acquire an expansive 5,176.13-acre ranch featuring over one mile of Kaweah River frontage, complete with deeded water rights, and over half a mile of Kaweah Lake shoreline, all conveniently located just a 5-minute drive from the charming Three Rivers town. The ranch supports 300+ cow/ calf pairs year-round and offers prime fishing and swimming spots, stocked ponds, and abundant wildlife for hunting. Impressive improvements include a newer four-bed, four-and-a-half-bath ranch home with guest quarters, pool, and spa. An original ranch home provides options for guest accommodations, vacation rental, or staff housing. The western-themed barn adds entertainment value with a chef’s kitchen, redwood bar, game room, office, bedroom, and more. Centrally located, three and a half hours from LA and four hours from San Francisco. Explore the allure of this extraordinary ranch and make it yours!

Listing Agent: Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444.

$1 Million Reduction

Dixie Ranch

Property ID: 19697760 | $15,000,000

63.96± Acres in Pershing County, Nevada

Dixie Ranch seamlessly intertwines history and modernity across 64 acres, divided by Unionville Road. The recently remodeled three-bed, three-bath main home exudes warmth on the 37-acre south parcel, complemented by expansive patios. A 1,200 square feet garage and upstairs guest apartment add practicality. The 26-acre north parcel hosts a caretaker residence, shop, and a transformed historic schoolhouse with a bar and band area for social gatherings. Fenced pastures, a 40� x 60� greenhouse, and recreational amenities, from a shooting range to a private creek, cater to diverse lifestyles. Bordering BLM land, it offers abundant wildlife and outdoor activities. Make it your home and retreat from the pressures of modern society, or share its beautiful and unique features as a commercial venture.

Listing Agent: Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444 and Ellie Perkins (775) 761-0451.

Property ID: 18723991 | $2,480,000

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502± Acres in Butte County, California

Property ID: 18763269 | $1,999,999

Listing Agent: John Ward (415) 215-8728 and Charlie Engs (415) 601-6330

Heinz Ranch

10,129.82± Acres in Lassen County, California

Property ID: 19113911 | $3,950,000

Listing Agent: Scott Ulch (775) 240-3668 and Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444

Morrison Ranch

3,840± Acres in San Luis Obispo County, California

Property ID: 17076491 | $4,095,000

Listing Agent: Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444

Buckeye Creek Ranch

9,493± Acres in Yolo County, California

Property ID: 17215201 | $14,950,000

Listing Agent: Todd Renfrew, Charlie Engs, and John Ward (707) 455-4444

$1 Million Reduction

Baccala Ranch

5,956.06± Acres in Tehama County, California

Property ID: 16548151 | $2,999,999

Listing Agent: Todd Renfrew (707) 455-4444

Unhitched Ranch

35.64± Acres in Riverside County, California

Property ID: 18976261 | $3,200,000

Listing Agent: Lance Doré (619) 663-9925

$4,500,000

RANCHO SANTA ROSA

306± acres

Cambria, California

San Luis Obispo County

Rancho Santa Rosa is a 306±-acre haven of privacy offering exquisite views teeming with the Central Coasts most attractive wildlife and vegetation: deer, birds of prey, trees, creeks, waterfalls and more. Situated near Cambria, California, Rancho Santa Rosa is an outdoor retreat comprised of three certificated parcels and improved with two modest residences. Rancho Santa Rosa is a coastal getaway and recreational escape, positioned just 8 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Property ID: 19659414

$8,350,000

PRITCHARD SUMNER RANCH

8,525± acres

Shandon, California

San Luis Obispo & Kern Counties

First homesteaded in the 1860s, the 8,525±-acre Pritchard Sumner Ranch is rich with history. Ideal for hunting/recreational compound and/or cattle ranch, Pritchard Sumner Ranch is complemented with a freshly remodeled ranch-style home, barns, historic buildings, juniper trees, and a variety of wildlife. Operated as a cow-calf cattle business for 47 years, the Pritchard Sumner Ranch is completely outfitted with cross-fencing, pastures, and troughs, plus over 80,000 gallons of water storage and miles of pipeline to distribute water all throughout the Ranch. Property ID: 7285240

East Canyon Ranch

5,052± Deeded Acres in Morgan County, Utah

Situated in a quiet section of Morgan County is East Canyon Ranch. Offerings of large ranch properties with guaranteed hunting rights in Utah are rare. This working cattle ranch is only a 55-minute drive from downtown Salt Lake City and is just 50 minutes from Park City. East Canyon Ranch is an ideal property for that individual or family seeking well-being through ownership of their own private sanctuary.

Starting at $19,950,000

Property ID: 18950495

Belmont Ranch

1,463± Deeded Acres in Dawes County, Nebraska

The Belmont Ranch, located in a recreational mecca of Nebraska, is a haven for wildlife with big elk and breathtaking views. This property is picturesque and scenic in every direction with deep timbered ravines and open hillsides, and meadows transitioning from the wheat fields and open grasslands from the surrounding areas. This area is well known for its beauty and sporting attributes with close proximity to Ft. Robinson, Box Butte Reservoir, and the county seat of Dawes County, Chadron, Nebraska, all within four hour’s drive from Denver.

$1,975,000

Property ID: 15212508

Flying A Ranch

93± Deeded Acres in Garfield County, Colorado

The 93-acre Flying A Ranch is located on the north bank of the Colorado River between the busy burgeoning towns of Rifle and Silt, Colorado. With more than a mile of river frontage and breathtaking views of the Roan Plateau, Grand Mesa, and the Colorado River Valley, the property is an attractive western slope development prospect. Made up of accessible pasture land perched on the bluffs above the riparian grounds, and the green tranquil cottonwood gallery bottom lands fronting the river.

$2,950,000

Property ID: 19614153

Top of The World

57± Deeded Acres in San Miguel County, Colorado

Welcome to the Top of the World on the coveted Specie Mesa! A custom-designed private retreat on 57 acres in a bucolic mountain setting with year-round access. The property features a master-crafted 9,800-square-foot luxury home with a small barn and sits approximately 25 minutes from the world-class slopes and amenities of Telluride, Colorado. This offering is one of the finest in the Telluride area and is a very compelling value for this location.

$7,000,000

Property ID: 19196785

Weber Creek Ranch

1,057± Deeded Acres in Montezuma County, Colorado

Nestled just 15 minutes south of the charming town of Mancos, Weber Creek Ranch spans approximately 1,057 acres of diverse terrain and beautiful landscapes. The property has substantial senior water rights allowing for irrigation of up to 180 acres of lush meadows, not only creating a picturesque landscape, but also providing habitat for a variety of wildlife species, including elk, mule deer, and turkeys. Adjacent on the west and east sides are thousands of acres of BLM land, providing a vast playground for outdoor adventures right out your doorstep.

$7,000,000

Property ID: 18462232

J. Vercimak Ranch

315± Deeded Acres in Uinta County, Wyoming

Welcome to scenic J. Vercimak Ranch, spanning 315 acres across two tracts: Tract 1 (NE) covering 158.93 acres and Tract 2 (SW) totaling 156.07 acres. With 305 acres dedicated to irrigated hayland and irrigated pasture, the ranch ensures both productivity and sustainability. The 10-acre farmstead includes historic outbuildings, a residence, and a shop, showcasing the property’s rich homesteading history. Benefiting from irrigation water rights for 320 acres through Twin Buttes Canal Company and Fort Bridger Canal Company, the ranch also features a well-preserved 1900 schoolhouse, all conveniently located 3.1 miles west of Lyman, Wyoming.

$2,250,000

Property ID: 19197168

Elk Creek Ranch

15,000± Deeded Acres in Rio Blanco County, Colorado

Mirr Ranch Group is proud to introduce the Elk Creek Ranch. This private sporting club is one of the most premier and exclusive fly-fishing and hunting communities in the world. Tucked away in northwestern Colorado and along the banks of the legendary White River, Elk Creek Ranch comprises approximately 15,000 total deeded acres and more than 30 miles of pristine and private trout water. This exclusive private membership ranch is limited to only 67 owner-members, and Mirr Ranch Group is pleased to currently have eight active listings available for interested buyers.

Starting at $1,550,000

Property ID: 18261577

Sevens Ranch

18,205± Deeded Acres in Moffat County, Colorado

The Sevens Ranch is a working ranch with incredible senior water rights and substantial BLM and State grazing permits spanning over 77,0000 acres that connect the 18,205 deeded acres. The property is a well-balanced operation with existing handling and operational facilities and housing. In addition to the agricultural components, the ranch sits in GMU 10 and 11, prime habitat for big game including elk, mule deer, and antelope, and is home to one of the largest migratory elk herds in North America.

$14,400,000

Property ID: 17312628

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5896 JOHNSON CREEK RD

294.84± acres in Crook County, Oregon

$2,000,000 | ID: 19617144

State-of-the-art, 36x60 fully insulated shop providing first class enclosed storage, three 14 " doors, power, water, wood and gas heat, plus bathroom and laundry facilities. Perfect set up for living quarters while you build the home of your dreams. Dramatic rocky outcroppings frame the upper elevations. Springtime provides a sea of lush vegetation waving across sloping hillsides and meadows. It is not far from town but offers privacy and seclusion, making this a unique “paradise”.

23324 HIGHWAY 395 N

3,650± acres in Grant County, Oregon

$6,995,000 | ID: 17146905

Pristine setting on Grouse Mountain surrounded by stately pines with views of the Strawberry Mountains and Valley below.

67133 FRYREAR RD

4.45± acres in Deschutes County, Oregon

$1,399,000 | ID: 19475027

Stunning snow-covered cascade mountain views! Ranchette estate packed with potential on 4.5 acres near Fryrear/Sage Ranch BLM Trailheads and National Forest access. Quality and comfort are showcased in this custom four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath, 2,754-square-foot home built in 1998. Convenient access to the nicely groomed outdoor area with 110x200 arena plus space for a round pen and fenced pasture on the West, ready for outdoor activities.

13219 SE ETHAN LOOP

2.07± acres in Crook County, Oregon

$975,000 | ID: 19715421

Cascade mountain views from this two-acre craftsman home with RV garage/shop, triple car garage and large bonus room. Amazing outdoor living area to enjoy the incredible sunsets from the decks or the new saltwater jacuzzi. Enter this custom three-bed, two-and-a-half bath, 2,109 square foot home built in 2010 from Bonsi Gardens through the opentimbered entry. Greenhouse, fenced garden, rock garden, open fire pit and lighted rock wall.

The historic Double U Ranch located at the foothills of the scenic Dragoon Mountains near Tombstone in Cochise County, Arizona. The Double U Ranch consists of 6,315 contiguous acres of deeded land and a 2,320acre Arizona State Land grazing lease. With stunning views and vistas, this working cattle ranch has excellent feed, plentiful water and gentle terrain with good fences, roads and range improvements. The Double U is easy to manage, resulting in a profitable operation on one of the largest contiguous deeded land parcels in the state of Arizona. Exterior fences are locked, limiting access and protecting the livestock operation while creating excellent mule deer and white-tail deer habitat unspoiled by public impacts. In addition to other small game species, remarkably, all three types of quail, gambel, mearnes and scaled are plentiful on the ranch.

Offered at $9.2 Million, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a working cattle ranch on one of the largest remaining contiguous acres of private land in the rapidly growing State of Arizona.

COTTONWOOD SPRINGS RANCH Property ID: 15500148

13,605 Acres | Grant County, New Mexico | $2,550,000

A beautiful, well-improved, high desert working cattle ranch with a carrying capacity of 250± CYL.

TRIANGLE C RANCH Property ID: 15584942

27,375 Acres | Catron County, New Mexico | $4,895,000

property nestled in the picturesque Williamson Valley, Arizona.

This working cattle ranch in prime grazing lands. Carrying 625 CYL the ranch is located in gentle, rolling grasslands.

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