Mangum, OK 73554(Greer County)

The ranch has four large ponds. The largest of these is approximately 2.5 acres in size and is located in the section. The section has two other ponds, both of which are about a half acre in size, one of which is seasonal. The second largest pond on the ranch is about 2 acres large and is the primary water source for the quarter section.

The land is transversed by three forks of the seasonal Horse Branch Creek. Upstream on these same creek forks on neighboring ranches the Corps of Engineers has constructed several large reservoirs (15+ acres in size).

LAND TERRAIN:

The ranch's elevation ranges from 1500' to 1640' above sea level, with some changes being dramatic. Several large mesas rise up on both the west and east ends of the property, creating scenic views from virtually any part of the ranch. Dramatic vistas from on top of the mesas include the Quartz Mountains to the east. In the valley between these mesas, the creeks wind through the land, creating seven different cultivated fields and several grass pastures. The creeks are lined by heavy brush and tall hardwood trees, like hackberry, cottonwood, and elm. Mesquite brush and occasional cedar make up the thicker portions. Approximately half of the native country is wooded, and half is open.

FARMING/RANCHING:

With the diversity of this property, it can could sustain 30 pairs annually. The pastures have not been grazed in over forty years and are very thick along the creeks and more watered drainages. The fields are being used to grow winter wheat and on a good year, could produce 30-40 bushels/acre. The field sizes are 3, 7.5, 10.5, 22, 36.5, 53.5, and 107 acres, for a total of 240 cultivated acres. Additional terraced fallow acreage has the potential for cultivation.

HUNTING and FISHING:

This area of Greer County has excellent hunting for whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, and feral hog. The banks on the water tanks are covered in deer and hog tracks! The variance of timber, cultivation, and pasture here creates a superb deer habitat. Bedding areas will be found through out all the grass pastures; the farm fields provide the extra nutrition needed to grow big racks, and also act as staging plots for hunting.

I have seen coyotes in the pasture and evidence of a big cat in the area too. Turkey regularly frequent the ponds and roost in the hardwoods along the creek. Lots of migratory birds come to the ranch as well, such as ducks, geese, sand hill crane, and dove.

The ponds on the property have had fish in them for years; bass, catfish, and bluegill have all been introduced at one time or another. The bass are dominant and some very large trophies have been pulled from the ponds.

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:

In addition to hunting and fishing, the ranch is a great place for riding ATVs, horses, or hiking. Some areas of the ranch would be conducive to off-road rock-climbing, with sharp hills and rocky outcroppings. Two golf courses are in the county too, plus the Quartz Mountain State Park, (granite mountains, camping, rock-climbing, 6,200 acre public lake) and Sandy Sanders Wildlife Management Area (19,000 acres, open to the public). The ranch also offers excellent bird watching.

RANCH HEADQUARTERS:

In the middle of the 640-acre section is the ranch headquarters, which has an older farm house and a 40' x 48' metal barn. The house, with a sheet metal roof, has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen, living room, additional office space, as well as a concrete storm cellar. It sits on a hill overlooking the 2.5 acre pond. With a little clean-up, it would work well as a hunting cabin or weekend retreat.

The barn is of very solid construction, with a concrete slab floor, metal I-beams, and sheet metal siding/roof. Electricity runs to the barn as well. A shop bench and lots of shelves provide plenty of room for working inside. If a living space larger than the house was desired, the barn could be insulated and converted into a lodge.

Over the years, the owners have planted a variety of trees such as elm, oak, pecan, pine, walnut and mulberry at the headquarters and up the .6-mile driveway. The house and barn are very private.

ASKING PRICE:

$900/acre - cash to seller, no owner financing available. The sellers will split his their mineral ownership with a buyer 50/50; mineral ownership varies on tracts, call for details.

CONTACT:

To arrange your private tour of this unique ranch holding, call land agent Ben Belew at cell phone (940) 357-9940.