Expansive Pasture and Wildlife Mecca
Sitting in the northern portion of the famed Flint Hills, this is a great example of a property that has to be seen in person to truly appreciate. The 515.2 +/- acres consist of outstanding native grasses, springs, timbered draws, and a healthy, diverse population of Kansas wildlife. Unlike many larger tracts of land, this property boasts seclusion like no other with very limited road frontage, providing a sanctuary for the deer, turkey, and upland birds that call it home. In the easterly draw, Deep Creek runs on and off the property while a spring at the north end of the west draw winds down and eventually feeds into Deep Creek a few miles away. The spring has a visible bubble and hasn’t ever gone dry throughout the tenure of the seller’s ownership. This creek is the sole water source for cattle.
The property is fully fenced and has two main cross-fences, one running east and west in th...
The property is fully fenced and has two main cross-fences, one running east and west in the middle of the farm, and one running north and south, separating the roughly 80 acre chunk in the northeast corner. The property was burned most recently in April 2020 and the current tenants have done a great job managing the stocking rate. There will be 50 mother cows on the ground for the 2020 grazing season and will be pulled in mid October. Following the two track road through the cool season grass bottom on the east side of the property at the entrance, you follow across Deep Creek and head to the main pasture, which provides some of the best views around.
The property is bordered on the north and west sides by Jeffrey Energy Center’s Unit 2, which allows archery and muzzleloader hunting with written permission obtained at the guard house, except during open rifle season. This area is extremely well known for large deer and a great turkey population. Cresting the ridge running through the center of the property while you head west, you come to overlook the wooly west draw, which is littered with deer sign. The mixed hardwoods and cedars provide great cover and food, and the terrain change provides for a unique habitat with steep banks and bluffs. The shady meandering creek didn’t disappoint and produced some fresh morel mushrooms as well. While touring the property, my dog pointed four coveys of quail along with six woodcock throughout the draws. With year-round water, good fencing, seclusion, and a phenomenal location, this tract caters perfectly to cattlemen and hunters alike.
Utilities are available at the road and with some work could provide some of the most beautiful build sites around. This piece sits just 3.4 miles north of 24 Highway, 10 minutes from St. Mary’s, 36 minutes from Manhattan, 41 minutes from Topeka, 1 hour 39 minutes from Kansas City, and 2 hours 40 minutes from Wichita. For additional information, disclosures, or to schedule a showing contact Joey Purpura at (785) 831-3045.
Property Features
-515.2 +/- acres
-Fully fenced and cross-fenced
-Flint Hills native grass
-2 creeks, including Deep Creek (will go dry in drought years)
-West creek is spring-fed with visible bubble and has not gone dry
-Cool season bottom field on east side
-2 main wooded draws
-Tons of deer sign
-Bordered on north and west by Jeffrey Energy Center property
-Great fishing opportunities on Jeffrey Energy lakes
-Classic Flint Hills terrain
-Excellent wildlife cover
-Pasture burned April 2020
-Cattle lease for 50 mama cows ending mid October 2020
-Well-maintained grasses
-Limited, but quality hunting history
-Morel mushrooms
-Gorgeous bluff areas in west draw creek bottom
-Perfect food plot locations
-Healthy quail and woodcock population
-Excellent location
-3.4 miles north of 24 Highway
-10 minutes from St. Mary’s
-36 minutes from Manhattan
-41 minutes from Topeka
-1 hour 39 minutes from Kansas City
-2 hours 40 minutes from Wichita
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From Saint Marys: Head west on U.S. 24 for 2.4 miles. Then turn north onto Pleasant View Rd. and drive for 3.4 miles. Watch for Midwest Land Group signs.