Whether you love the beauty of Caprock Canyon State Park, looking for a property for a small cattle operation or just a special get away in the country, this property is a treasure. Located 90 miles southeast of Amarillo, this 640 acre beautiful and rugged property is a unique find, bordering the south boundary of Caprock Canyons State Park, home of the Texas bison herd that are descendents of the Charles Goodnight original bison herd. The land includes terraced fields for growing wheat or haygrazer. The owners had a small Mama Cow operation for many years providing a wonderful long weekend get away to come see the newest crop of calves! The property includes a two bedroom/two bathroom house with screened in porch with basement, large corner stone wood burning fireplace. Two natural tanks as well as a manmade lake provide excellent attraction to wildlife and birdlife. Small dock on the lake and fishing. When wheat is planted in the field on the south side of the house, both mule and white tail deer come to graze. Over the years, bobcats, mountain lion, coyote, quail, turkey, owls, etc. have been watched by owners from the screened in porch or kitchen breakfast table window. Wonderful hiking in the breaks, overlooking the State Park. Native American Indians once lived in the Canyon and adjacent area and arrowheads and pottery shards have been found while hiking the property. The property has often been described as having romance with beautiful sunsets and wide open vistas.

Water:

There are two natural dirt tanks on the property as well as a manmade lake in the northwest corner with prime views of the Caprock Canyon State Park. Domestic underground water storage provides water to the home, but must be hauled in.

Hunting:

From the natural water sources to the undeveloped and untouched ground of the Caprock Canyons to the north of the property, attract a wide range of wildlife to the property. This includes mountain lion, coyote, quail, turkey and owls.

History:

The property has been enjoyed by the same family over three generations. The house was constructed in the early 1980s. Over the most recent years, the ground has been used for a Mama Cow operation and have grown wheat or haygrazer.

Improvements:

There is a manmade lake with a full dock located in the northwest corner of the ranch. A metal barn centrally located provides storage for farm equipment. You will also find a quaint 2 bedroom / 2 bath house with basement and screened-in porch.

Minerals:

All owned mineral rights will be reserved.

Landscape:

The property is mostly flat on top with rolling hills beginning in the northwest corner of the property. The soils here within can be are listed with the accompanying percentages with total area of interest equaling 100%: Miles fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes (AmB) 33.51%; Obaro loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes (ObC) 19.29%; Quinlan and Burson soils, hilly (QBG) 17.11%; Bukreek loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes (AcB) 8.4%; Olton clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes (OtA) 6.62%; Miles fine sandy loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes (AmC) 6.33%; Obaro and Quinlan soils, rolling (OQE) 3.46%; Olton clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes (OtB) 2.39%; Berda loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes (BeC) 1.91%; Bukreek loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes (AcA) 0.69%; Berda loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes (BeD) 0.29%.

See Soil Report for more information.

Exclusions:

There are no known exclusions at this time.

Zoning/Easements:

The property is outside of any municipality so is not zoned. There are no known easements that would affect operation of the ranch. It is anticipated all existing easements will be identified by surveyors.

Water Conservation District:

The property lies within the Panhandle Groundwater Conservation District.

Area:

This property is located in the southeast quadrant of Briscoe County.

Access:

The property can be accessed by County Road 10 or FM 1065 on the south side of property.