Delaware Mountain Jones Ranch
The Delaware Mountain Jones Ranch comprises 12,765 acres in the southern end of the Delaware Mountain Range in Culberson County, Texas. Known for dramatic desert mountain scenery and expansive West Texas horizons, the ranch presents a rare opportunity to advance a developing mule deer and quail program in a region long recognized for producing Boone & Crockettcaliber mule deer. The ranch benefits from its location amongst similar wildlife-focused ranches. The property is currently operated under a Managed Lands Deer (MLD) Program, providing extended season structure and enhanced management flexibility.
LOCATION
The ranch is approximately 27 miles northeast of Van Horn, the county seat, with access from FM 2185.
Drive times:
San Antonio 5 hours 45 minutes
Midland 2 hours 40 minutes
El Paso 2 hours 15 minutes
TOPOGRAPHY, RANGELAND & HABITAT
The ranch includes rugged canyons, rock ou...
The ranch includes rugged canyons, rock outcrops, benches, and broad valley floors with varied elevations and landscape character. The 7 Hearts Draw and 7 Hearts Gap form notable geographic features shaping natural travel corridors and habitat transitions.
A healthy mix of native desert grasses and Chihuahuan Desert vegetation, including cholla, mesquite, ocotillo, creosote, and towering Spanish daggers (yucca), provides forage and cover for wildlife. Years of minimal grazing have supported strong vegetation conditions across much of the property. The ranch is well-suited for mixed-use land stewardship, offering a balanced opportunity for wildlife-focused management while still accommodating the potential for selective, low-intensity grazing in suitable areas.
WILDLIFE
The mule deer and quail populations are in an active development phase, supported by a program including water distribution, supplemental feed (8 free-choice feeder locations), and recent road development with improved access routes that enhance habitat management and operational efficiency. Additional native and free-ranging species typical of the Delaware Mountains include pronghorn antelope, aoudad, javelina, mountain lions, coyotes, bobcats, and occasional wandering elk, contributing to a diverse hunting and wildlife experience.
IMPROVEMENTS
The headquarters, known as the 7 Hearts House, is a furnished 3-bedroom, 3-bath home featuring a wrap-around deck, stone patio, and outdoor fire amenities. This is a rare opportunity to continue shaping a developing wildlife and land stewardship vision in one of West Texas most respected mule deer and desert quail regions.
WATER
Water is supplied by one good well supporting a distribution system serving 11 water troughs. Please ask broker for further details.
AREA HISTORY
The history in these mountains runs as deep as the draws and canyons of these fossil reef mountains. Looking back in history the land has been home to Apaches, 1,900s zinc and barite mining expeditions and at present a meticulously managed mule deer herd. The Mescalero Apaches were known to be nomadic hunters and fierce warriors. They used shelters known as Wicki-Ups which are short rounded dwellings made from hides and twigs. Their artifacts are still found on the ranch today by the hundreds!
OTHER
Seller intends to reserve and retain some non-executive commercial groundwater water rights. Contact Broker for more details.
One of the listing associates is affiliated with Seller.
Additional acreage available. Contact Broker for more details.
The information contained herein has been gathered from sources deemed reliable; however, Republic Ranches, LLC and its principals, members, officers, associates, agents and employees cannot guarantee the accuracy of such information. The information contained herein is subject to changes, errors, omissions, prior sale, withdrawal of property from the market without prior notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Prospective buyers should verify all information to their satisfaction. No representation is made as to the possible value of this investment or type of use, and prospective buyers are urged to consult with their tax and legal advisors before making a final determination.
Real Estate buyers are hereby notified that real properties and its rights and amenities in the States of Texas; Oklahoma; Colorado; Louisiana; Arkansas; and New Mexico are subject to many forces and impacts whether natural, those caused by man, or otherwise; including, but not limited to, drought or other weather related events, disease (e.g. Oak Wilt, Anthrax, Chronic Wasting Disease), invasive species, illegal trespassing, previous owner actions, neighbor actions and government actions. Prospective buyers of Texas real estate, New Mexico real estate, Colorado real estate, Oklahoma real estate, Arkansas Real Estate, or Louisiana real estate should investigate any concerns regarding a specific real property to their satisfaction.
When buying investment property the buyer's agent, if applicable, must be identified on first contact and must be present at initial showing of the property listing to the prospective real estate investor in order to participate in real estate commission. If this condition is not met, fee participation will be at sole discretion of Republic Ranches, LLC.
Republic Ranches, LLC reserves the right to require any or all interested buyer(s) of a particular property to provide proof of financial ability to purchase said property prior to the initial showing or any subsequent showing of the property. Republic Ranches, LLC also reserves the right to refuse to show a property to a potential buyer for any reason at Republic Ranches, LLC's sole and absolute discretion.
From elevation to risk assessment
Search for detailed parcel information including; Elevation & Vegetation Maps, Ownership Information, Detailed Parcel Information, Crop History Map, Soil Survey Productivity Data, and more.
Research Parcel Information