Cattleman's Pasture with History as Deep as the Native Bluestem Roots

Located 3 miles northeast of Osage City just 2 miles north of Highway 31 sits this long-time family-owned ranch dating back to 1902 that holds all of the prime grazing pasture and rich history that every cattleman would appreciate. From stories of herding longhorns off of the cattle cars in numbers so dense that blue sparks flew from their horns as they hit one another as they ran across the prairie, to homesteading and grazing cattle, to becoming a key pasture in a thriving operation that ran over 11,000 head of cattle in its prime, this pasture, commonly known as the Davenport has been a pillar for the family over 120 years.

Entering in through the northeast gate entrance, you will appreciate the rolling hills with elevation that runs high on the north and slopes to the south with a 60 foot change in between the draws to hilltops. Along the east line, 40 plus acres have been put up for hay in heavy drought years with the capability of additional acres to be hayed. With the ease of the rolling hills and little to zero outcropping navigating the pasture is effortless. The only areas to be mindful of are the natural springs. Water on the tract is just as on point as the grass stand. Several natural springs are always running filtering a water source to the ponds adding additional endless water throughout the tract.

The 5-strand fencing throughout the perimeter is in average condition with the north fence line in need of the most attention rated on a C scale, with the remainder on a B scale. There is an interior 5-strand cross fence that sections the east 160 acres from the west 196 acres. The grass stand throughout is made up of primarily native bluestem and Indian grass and has a hearty stand. The property has not been burnt off since 2021. Currently, the tract is leased for the 2023 grazing season stocked with pairs at $52.00 per acre, and $18,512.00 annually. The lease will terminate November 1, 2023, following grazing season. All mineral rights are intact and transfer to the buyer upon closing.

Whether you are looking to build from the ground up in the grass game or in need of expansion to a current operation, this tract holds all the key components one would need to have successful grazing even in the toughest conditions and is one to tour in person to appreciate all it offers and to hear the one-of-a-kind history!

Property Features

-Located 3 miles northeast of Osage City

-2 miles north off of Highway 31

-356 +/- acres total

-Native bluestem grass

-3 ponds

-Several natural flowing springs

-5-strand barbed wire perimeter fencing with interior cross fencing dividing the east 160 acres from the west 196 acres

-Dramatic elevation changes with rolling hillsides and draws

-Well-maintained road frontage for all-weather access

-All mineral rights intact

-Rural water available 1/8 mile east and west

-Approximate 2022 tax: $1,128.00

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