Mccamey, TX 76943(Crockett County)

Two of the deeded tracts are located 5-8 miles west of the main operational body of the ranch. The largest tract contains 637.6 acres, more or less. The south boundary of this tract has paved highway frontage and the north boundary is the Pecos River. The second tract contains 329.0 acres, more or less. It also fronts the Pecos River, but does not appear to have legal access.

This ranch is located in an area where many land owners hold title to scattered blocks of land which were purchased many years ago for their mineral potential. Many times tracts in this area have state classified mineral ownerships, which means the surface owner receives one-half of any lease bonus or royalty income, with the State of Texas receiving the other one-half. If the surface of this land is ever sold, the seller has no right to continue receiving oil related income. Therefore, many land owners maintain ownership of the surface so they can retain control of the minerals. This being the case, in many instances, they never operate this land. There is no guarantee regarding the continuation of use of these scattered blocks of land, but this ranch has been operated as this single unit for many years, and because these scattered outside ownerships are not independently fenced and have no legal access, it is very likely the present operation should continue as it has for many years.

This ranch straddles both sides of the Pecos River, with scattered owned tracts fronting the river, but the river itself is fenced out of the operational boundaries of the ranch, and the property is operated as two nearby ranching units, one being on the south side of the River and the other being on the north side.

Terrain: The terrain of the property is very diverse, ranging from lower bottom country and wide flats elevating to rugged side slopes and high mesa tops. The lower flats have elevations ranging from approximately 2,200 2,400 feet, with hill sides and high mesas elevating to 2,700 - 3,000 feet. Limestone rock outcrops are common over much of the ranch, especially on hill sides, mesa side slopes and mesa tops. The bottomland areas and flats have productive, deeper soils. The ranch has a moderate to sometimes dense canopy of brush, being a combination of mesquite, greasewood, cedar, lote bush, white brush, chemise, prickly pear and althorn.

The ranch is fenced and crossfenced, and all fences are of net wire construction. South of the river, the ranch is partitioned into two larger working pastures with a small trap and livestock pens. North of the river, the ranch is fenced into three large pastures with four sets of working/shipping pens. Currently, and for many years, the ranch has been operated as a combination sheep and cattle ranch.

Water: The ranch is watered by two electric submersible water wells and an extensive waterline network with low sheep type drinkers and large concrete water storage reservoirs. Most waterlines are buried and are 1 inch diameter.

Access: Access to the ranch is provided by paved highway frontage and county roads.

Remarks: This is a good, low overhead, working cattle ranch with the added benefit of mule deer and quail hunting.

Price: $300.00 per deeded acre