Skillet Creek is a premiere hunting property and working cattle ranch with rolling topography and abundance of water. Near the main entrance to the ranch is a set of working pens, and several traps. Skillet Creek runs over 2 miles from the northeast back to the southwest corner of the ranch. There are several springs throughout the property and sub-irrigated areas with the high water table. Approximately 80 acres of dry land most recently used for wheat. On the southern portion of the ranch, there is a 0.3 acre lake/seep pond not far from the 3 bed/2 bath house, barn, horse pens, and roping arena. Cross-fencing provides multiple pastures available for rotational grazing. Over 150 feet of elevation changes across the ranch. Ranch is located south of McLean, with access off of Hwy 273.
Water:
Abundance of water! Skillet Creek runs approximately 2 miles through the ranch. There is one well...
Abundance of water! Skillet Creek runs approximately 2 miles through the ranch. There is one well that supplies water to the house and barn with gravity flow. One seep pond is located on the property measuring around .03 acres. There are several water crossings and springs.
Hunting:
A combination of natural water sources, thick vegetation and a good stock of grass, there is a healthy population of deer, antelope, quail, turkey and dove.
History:
The property has primarily been used for general agricultural and recreational use.
Improvements:
Fenced for running cattle with 5 strand barb wire and with cross fencing in average condition. There is a set of working pens on the property along with house, barn, horse pens, and arena. There are a series of narrow traps running east and west.
Minerals:
Negotiable.
Landscape:
The rolling landscape is picturesque and ideal for recreational land for attracting a variety of wildlife. The soils here within are listed with accompanying percentages for area of interest totaling 100%: See Soil Report.
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.
Estimated Taxes:*
$2,707.22
Water Conservation District:
The property lies within thePanhandle Groundwater Conservation District.
Area:
This property is located in northeast Donley County.
Access:
The ranch has approximately 2 miles of US Highway 273 access along the west side of the property.