3,530 Acres in Welch, TX - $1,235,500
The overall terrain has a rolling appearance, with elevations ranging from about 3,025 feet to approximately 3,200 feet. Basically, the entire property drains generally to the west to Cedar Lake, which adjoins the west side of the property. Cedar Lake, also known as Laguna Sabinas, is reportedly the largest alkali lake located on the Plains. Cedar Lake is the birth place of the infamous Comanche Chief, Quanah Parker, as well as an old Indian camp site and burial ground. Not only is this offering well maintained ranch land, it is a place with a history.
The grass turf found throughout the property is currently in excellent condition. The principal grasses include sand bluestem, giant dropseed, sand dropseed, perennial three-awn, sideoats grama, blue grama and black grama.
Several range sites are found throughout this property which include Deep Sand on the east side, Mixed Plains a...
Several range sites are found throughout this property which include Deep Sand on the east side, Mixed Plains and Mixed Land toward the middle and High Lime on the west side.
An extensive amount of oil production is located on basically the west one-third of the property. One salt water injection well is located on the south-central side that pays the land owner approximately $1,000 to $1,200 per month. Additionally, several thousands of dollars are collected each year by the land owner from surface damages and caliche sales.
A variety of wildlife is frequently seen throughout the property consisting of mule deer, quail, dove and sandhill cranes. The fairly open to dense canopy of mesquite and shin oak provides an excellent habitat and food source for the good population of deer and quail. Some of the very best sandhill crane hunting on the South Plains is located at Cedar Lake. Additional pictures of the wildlife are on file with the broker.
Livestock water is provided by three earthen tanks. Water is supplied to two of the three tanks by a water line owned by Oxy Permian Oil Company. Three old windmills are also located on the property that may provide an additional source of water, if desired.
If you are in the market for a good working cattle place with the added benefit of good bird hunting, this offering deserves your attention. The asking price is $400 per acre. The annual property taxes are approximately $.22 per acre, or a total of approximately $780. To schedule a showing, or for additional information, please contact Rusty Lawson.
Directions
This property is located in the northeastern part of Gaines County and the northwestern portion of Dawson County. A more exact location is approximately 15 miles southwest of the small community of Welch, Texas and approximately 65 miles southwest of Lubbock, Texas.