Echols Ranch

Description

Echols Ranch has been owned by the same family and producing cattle southeast of Megargel, Texas since 1902, shortly after the original patent from the State of Texas.  This acreage contains cultivation and grass pastures that are perfectly broken into four fields with woods, creeks and draws creating animal corridors between them all. Most recently the south pasture was managed for weeds as well as approximately half of the mesquite cover.  Although Echols Ranch has been primarily used for cattle, this land has diverse habitats for wildlife and recreational activities for all.  The property features more than a mile of Bitter Creek with various pockets of water and substantial tree cover for turkey roosts.  The stock ponds on the property provide water for wildlife and cattle with the better of the two surviving the last drought and containing fish.  The southern 180 acres is the only portion currently under an oil and gas lease with active production.  The owners are willing to negotiate on the sale of some of the mineral interest.  The availability of minerals coupled with an active ranching tenant willing to stay makes Echols Ranch an income-producing property with ample recreational activities ready to be enjoyed.  

COVER

• Tree Cover--180 acres; Moderately Wooded; mesquite, elm, hackberry
• Under Brush--Thick to moderate; lotebush, prickly pear, tasajillo, green briar
• Native Grass--Currently leased for grazing, Willing to stay; Bluestem, Texas winter grass
• Cultivation--121 acres; Hay grazer, winter wheat

WATER FEATURES

• 2 Tanks/Ponds-1/2 acre each
• One pond survived the drought; Bass and perch
• Over 1 mile of Bitter Creek (seasonal)
• Surface water potential

IMPROVEMENTS

• Completely fenced & cross fenced; Barbed wire; Good to fair condition
• Water available on HWY 114
• Electricity on property
• Two old barns and cattle pens

WILDLIFE

• Quality whitetail, dove & turkey
• Potential for food plots and sunflower fields
• Fields split with woods creating ideal dove hunting scenarios
• Excellent cover along Bitter Creek for turkey roosts
• Hogs, quail, and sandhill crane
• Not hunted in the past year

MINERALS

• Only Southern 180 acres is under an O&G lease
• 5 producing oil wells
• 1 saltwater injection well
• Minerals are negotiable

ACCESS

• Walsh Road
• Turner Road
• B Brown Road
• HWY 114

DISTANCES

• 3 miles southeast of Megargel
• 8 miles northwest of Olney
• 20 miles southwest of Archer City
• 31 miles northwest of Graham
• 40 miles south of Wichita Falls

Listing Agent: Heath Kramer (940) 456-0575

No Trespassing. Please contact a Campbell Farm and Ranch team member for a showing. Campbell Farm and Ranch welcomes all cooperating agents and brokers. Cooperating agents and brokers must make first contact with the listing agent and be present at all showings to fully participate in commission split. The information contained in this advertisement is understood to be accurate and reliable but is not guaranteed. Please verify all information before using the information for decision-making purposes.