2510 Elam Creek Road , Medina, TX 78055(Bandera County)

Exceptional live water ranch featuring frontage on three creeks, two of which originate on the property—a truly rare feature!

ACREAGE: 430+/- Acres

LAND TYPE: Texas Hill Country, Live Water, Hunting and Recreation, Ideal for Full-Time Living, Weekend Getaways, or Seasonal Retreats

TAX EXEMPTION: 1-d-1 Agriculture Use Tax Exemption

LOCATION: Maple Springs Ranch enjoys a central location between Vanderpool and Medina:

• 11+/- miles west of Medina (15 minutes)
• 15+/- miles east of Vanderpool (20 minutes)
• 1.5+/- hours northwest of San Antonio
• 2.75+/- hours southwest of Austin
• 4.5+/- hours west of Houston
• 5.5+/- hours southwest of Dallas

ACCESS: Paved and renowned Farm to Market Road 337 provides access to all-weather, county-maintained Elam Creek Road from both Medina and Vanderpool. Recent ranch road improvements and clearing enhance access throughout the property.

LAND: Prepare to be captivated by the breathtaking landscape of Maple Springs Ranch, a true embodiment of sprawling Texas Hill Country acreage. The ranch boasts exciting elevation changes and panoramic vistas of the Bandera Canyonlands, offering a diverse terrain with something for everyone. Highlighting its unparalleled feature are THREE impressively strong flowing creeks—a remarkably rare and invaluable asset. Discover rock bottom creek beds, level and rolling bottomlands, rising mountain walls, canyons, valleys, ravines, grottos, boulders, and exposed tree roots reminiscent of Texas' most celebrated state parks. With much of the ranch undisturbed for years, the possibilities for discovering unique geological formations, artifacts, or even unexplored caves are endless. Embrace your adventurous spirit and explore all that this exceptional ranch has to offer.

WATER: Three spring-fed creeks with stone bottoms meander through the property, cascading over slopes, stones, and limestone benches to create picturesque small waterfalls. This abundant surface water provides an excellent source for the thriving free-roaming wildlife.

• ELAM CREEK: Located at the front of the ranch.
• SLIM CREEK: Found in the central part of the ranch.
• BAUERLINE CREEK: Situated at the back of the ranch.

LIVE SPRINGS: During a recent tour, at least seven springs were identified, and the entire ranch was not explored. The sheer number of springs raises the intriguing question of the total count. These strong, spring-fed creeks have remarkably withstood even the most severe Texas droughts, a testament to their consistent flow.

WILDLIFE: The undisturbed canyon terrain suggests a diverse array of wildlife. Native species known to the area include whitetail deer, hogs, and turkey. Occasionally, sightings of impressive red deer or escaped exotics from neighboring ranches occur. The ranch also supports an abundant variety of woodland and songbirds, with rare glimpses of migrating waterfowl.

VEGETATION: The deep canyons, cooler temperatures, and moist environment foster a flourishing ecosystem of native hardwoods and plants. Maple Springs is adorned with a vibrant tapestry of golds, reds, oranges, yellows, and various shades of green, creating some of the most stunning scenery in the Texas Hill Country. The ranch land and canyons are dominated by Maple trees, Spanish Oak, Linden trees, Pecan, Live Oak, Sycamore, Mountain Laurel, and many other species. Limestone creek beds and river ledges are beautifully accented with creeping vines and native evergreen Southern Shield and Maidenhair fern species.

SOILS: The majority of the ranch features Eckrant-Rock outcrop soils, while the lower portions and narrow valleys consist of Krum-plately association with clayey sediments, ideal for recreation, woodland, wildlife food, and cover.

POWER: Power is available on the ranch.

IMPROVEMENTS:

• TWO-STORY COUNTRY HOME: Features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a fireplace.
• THE BARN: An equipment and storage barn painted to complement the home.

NOTES: Discover the enchantment hidden within the canyons of Maple Springs Ranch. Experience the visual beauty of the land's forestry and natural water sources. Listen to the peaceful sounds of nature as the strong, cool springs and creeks flow through the heart of the property. Feel the refreshing drop in temperature provided by the shade of the encompassing mountain walls. Inhale the crisp, clean air. And yes, you can even taste the pure water straight from the headsprings—bring your cup!

Maple Springs offers expansive Texas views and at least two prime locations for building a magnificent dream home or charming cabins.

Elevations on the ranch reach just over 2,100 feet, providing Maple Springs Ranch with unparalleled views of the scenic Texas Hill Country and Bandera Canyonlands.

MOST UNIQUE FEATURES OF THIS LIVE WATER RANCH: Boasting numerous live springs and three creeks, the property offers over a mile of strong, flowing, crystal-clear creek frontage with ownership on both sides of all three creeks. Truly exceptional!

Information is believed reliable but is not guaranteed by REALTOR. Property is subject to prior sale, correction, or withdrawal without notice.