7,836± Acres El Indio Cage Ranch South, Maverick County
FM 1021
Carrizo Springs, TX 78860
Description: This southern portion of the El Indio Cage Ranch offers excellent free range native Whitetail deer hunting. Large lakes add to the uniqueness of this historic property that has been owned and operated by the same family since 1939.
Improvements: There is an excellent road system and good fencing, along with a good set of cattle improvements. This ranch is void of structural improvements allowing the new owner the opportunity to select and add improvements of their choice.
Water: This 7,836± acres has seven lakes, ranging from 1± acre to 30± acres in surface area. Several of these lakes are 25’± deep at full capacity. Half of these lakes have never been dry, providing the ranch a year-round water feature and supply. Many of these lakes offer trophy bass fishing. Outside of these lakes is a meter to municipal water (Eagle Pass Municipal Water Supply) that waters the hunters’ camp and several water troughs. In addition to this, the Maverick County Irrigation Canal serves as the western boundary of the property for approximately 3.3± miles. This canal supplies two ponds with water when it is running.
Terrain-Vegetation: The ranch has gently rolling terrain throughout. This terrain offers great vistas of old Mexico and allows for excellent runoff to the large lakes. Elevation ranges from 774± feet ASL to 853± feet ASL. There are 3 caliche pits on the ranch. This property has all the necessary browse to grow very large deer and has had an abundance of wildlife. Brush species include: Black Brush, Guajillo, White Brush, Persimmon, Tasajillo, Guayacon, Kidney Wood, Prickley Pear and Huisache. Large Mesquite trees are found in the drainage areas with smaller mesquite spread throughout the ranch.
Wildlife: The ranch is located in the heart of the native ‘Big Deer Country’. The property offers free range deer hunting at its finest, home of the ‘Maverick Monster”, the Tom McCullouch buck, and Boone & Crockett lists it as the one-time record holder for the largest typical buck ever killed in Texas. The ranch has continued to produce native monsters year in and year out. Strong genetics, excellent brush and water distribution mixed with good management make this property a consistent Boone-Crockett producer. Along with superior whitetail deer hunting, the ranch boasts world class bass fishing producing several 10 lb. bass over the years. These lakes also offer excellent seasonal duck hunting. In good years, quail hunting is top notch with sparse open grass/brush areas. Wildlife includes Whitetail deer, turkey, quail, dove, javelina, hogs, mountain lion and varmints.
Minerals: Surface only Sale.
Taxes: Agricultural exemption
Location: The ranch is located 8.6± mile south of El Indio, 26± miles southeast of Eagle Pass, 32± miles west of Carrizo Springs, and 143± miles southwest of San Antonio, TX. The ranch has .65± miles of frontage on FM 1021.
Airport: The Dimmit County Airport (KCZT) is 2 miles east of Carrizo Springs and has a 5003 ft. runway. Maverick County Memorial International Airport (5T9) is 8 miles north of Eagle Pass and has a 5506 ft. runway.
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