The property, located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, offers tremendous access to nature parks, preserves, golf and the chain of lakes on the Colorado River known collectively as the Highland Lakes. The Hill Country Galleria, Austins newest regional mall is 20 minutes from Shovel Mountain Ranch. This property is best suited for cattle grazing, hunting and recreational purposes. The ranch has been used as a cattle ranch since the 1800s, once belonging to members of the famed King Ranch family.
The property is named for Shovel Mountain, a noted landmark, which is a high ridge that runs from east to west near the center of the ranch. Shovel Mountain, with its elevation at 1,540 feet above sea level, is the highest point in the area providing remarkable views of both the Pedernales and Colorado River Valleys. Some contend that Shovel Mountain gets its name from the mountains likene...
The property is named for Shovel Mountain, a noted landmark, which is a high ridge that runs from east to west near the center of the ranch. Shovel Mountain, with its elevation at 1,540 feet above sea level, is the highest point in the area providing remarkable views of both the Pedernales and Colorado River Valleys. Some contend that Shovel Mountain gets its name from the mountains likeness, at a distance, to a resting shovel. Others contend that the name came from a shovel found on the summit by early settlers. The terrain of the property is widely varied given the enormous size. There are gentle fields, dramatic hills, steep slopes and rolling pastures. The tree cover is light to moderate and is predominantly oak, elm and cedar. The ranch features incredible vistas in all directions including some long distance views of Lake Travis. There are several spring fed and intermittent creeks on the property, the most significant of which is highlighted by a natural stone grotto.
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Research Parcel InformationShovel Mountain Ranch is located 34 miles west of Austin on the south line of Highway 71 between Spicewood and Round Mountain, Texas. The Blanco/Burnet County line runs through the ranch with the majority of the ranch falling in Blanco County. The property has 750 feet of frontage on State Highway 71 and also has 2.73 miles of frontage on County Road 304 which runs along the western boundary.