East Forker-Gage Ranch
East Forker-Gage Ranch
Brewster County, Texas +/- 18,811.5 deeded acres Ben Love Seller’s Exclusive Agent P.O. Box 387 Marathon, TX 79842 432-376-2214 [email protected]
EAST FORKER-GAGE RANCH Own a part of one of the oldest and most historic ranches in Texas. The 18,811.5 acre East Forker-Gage Ranch in Brewster County is a part of the famous A.S. Gage ranching empire dating back to 1883. At the time of his death in 1928, Gage had built an operation of 10,000 head of cattle and 503,000 acres of land, mostly extending along the Southern Pacific Railroad from East of Marathon almost to Marfa, Texas. This ranch offering is the eastern-most part of that giant empire. LOCATION:
The ranch is located approximately 14 miles east of Marathon and south of Hwy 90.
ACREAGE:
18,811.5 acres, more or less.
TOPOGRAPHY: Rolling hills and canyons, with elevations up to 4,300 feet. The San Francisco Creek, China Draw and Negro Creeks run through the ranch and support abundant cottonwoods. These creeks normally contain live water. Additionally there are two mountain springs, which are believed to have never gone dry. WILDLIFE:
Trophy Desert Mule Deer, Javelina, Blue Quail, Dove, and Mountain Lions.
IMPROVEMENTS: The East Forker-Gage Ranch is divided into several pastures and traps for cattle operations. The ranch includes two sets of pens and four shallow water wells. TAXES:
Approximate taxes $6000.00
COMMENTS:
This unique, first-time offering, is a part of what was once the fourth largest ranch in Texas. Located just a few miles east of Marathon, the ranch has all the beauty and vistas of the Big Bend area, with the added benefits of creeks and draws.
PRICE:
$8,465,175.00 or approximately $450/acre
This offering is subject to errors, omissions, price change, prior sale, withdrawal from the market without notice. While the information above was provided by sources deemed reliable, it is in no way guaranteed by the agent.
East Forker-Gage Ranch presents impressive scenery, with views of the majestic Housetop Mountains to the east, and the Santiago Range to the southwest.
The vastness of the ranch provides incredible views in all directions. Nearby Horse Mountain is a major feature to the west.
Each evening’s sunset paints the landscape a different color, displaying nature’s ever-changing beauty.
Sunset along one of the many creeks within the ranch.
View of Stillwell Mountains from the Farm Pasture
The San Francisco Creek, the Negro Creek and the China Draw all flow through the ranch, supporting beautiful Cottonwood trees, creek Willows and other vegetation. The creeks flow most of the year. Additionally there are two mountain springs which the owners think have never gone dry. Four shallow water wells are located throughout the property.
Fighting Flat within the ranch runs to the base of Twin Peaks, with Horse Mountain beyond.
For more information, or to arrange a tour of the ranch, please contact: Ben Love 432-376-2214 [email protected]
Brewster County, Texas +/- 18,811.5 deeded acres Ben Love Seller’s Exclusive Agent P.O. Box 387 Marathon, TX 79842 432-376-2214 [email protected]
EAST FORKER-GAGE RANCH Own a part of one of the oldest and most historic ranches in Texas. The 18,811.5 acre East Forker-Gage Ranch in Brewster County is a part of the famous A.S. Gage ranching empire dating back to 1883. At the time of his death in 1928, Gage had built an operation of 10,000 head of cattle and 503,000 acres of land, mostly extending along the Southern Pacific Railroad from East of Marathon almost to Marfa, Texas. This ranch offering is the eastern-most part of that giant empire. LOCATION:
The ranch is located approximately 14 miles east of Marathon and south of Hwy 90.
ACREAGE:
18,811.5 acres, more or less.
TOPOGRAPHY: Rolling hills and canyons, with elevations up to 4,300 feet. The San Francisco Creek, China Draw and Negro Creeks run through the ranch and support abundant cottonwoods. These creeks normally contain live water. Additionally there are two mountain springs, which are believed to have never gone dry. WILDLIFE:
Trophy Desert Mule Deer, Javelina, Blue Quail, Dove, and Mountain Lions.
IMPROVEMENTS: The East Forker-Gage Ranch is divided into several pastures and traps for cattle operations. The ranch includes two sets of pens and four shallow water wells. TAXES:
Approximate taxes $6000.00
COMMENTS:
This unique, first-time offering, is a part of what was once the fourth largest ranch in Texas. Located just a few miles east of Marathon, the ranch has all the beauty and vistas of the Big Bend area, with the added benefits of creeks and draws.
PRICE:
$8,465,175.00 or approximately $450/acre
This offering is subject to errors, omissions, price change, prior sale, withdrawal from the market without notice. While the information above was provided by sources deemed reliable, it is in no way guaranteed by the agent.
East Forker-Gage Ranch presents impressive scenery, with views of the majestic Housetop Mountains to the east, and the Santiago Range to the southwest.
The vastness of the ranch provides incredible views in all directions. Nearby Horse Mountain is a major feature to the west.
Each evening’s sunset paints the landscape a different color, displaying nature’s ever-changing beauty.
Sunset along one of the many creeks within the ranch.
View of Stillwell Mountains from the Farm Pasture
The San Francisco Creek, the Negro Creek and the China Draw all flow through the ranch, supporting beautiful Cottonwood trees, creek Willows and other vegetation. The creeks flow most of the year. Additionally there are two mountain springs which the owners think have never gone dry. Four shallow water wells are located throughout the property.
Fighting Flat within the ranch runs to the base of Twin Peaks, with Horse Mountain beyond.
For more information, or to arrange a tour of the ranch, please contact: Ben Love 432-376-2214 [email protected]
