8,126± Acres El Indio Cage Ranch North, Maverick County
FM 2644
Carrizo Springs, TX 78860
Description: An opportunity to own part of the historic Cage Ranch in Maverick County. Owned and operated by the Cage Family since 1939, this 8,126± acres is the north pasture of the ranch. Large lakes and monster low-fence, free-ranging Whitetail make this portion of this heritage ranch a truly unique offering.
Good sets of cattle pens along with excellent perimeter fencing and cross-fencing. The roads are in excellent condition designed for getting across the ranch in a timely manner. There is one Quonset hut metal building and one railcar that are used for storage.
Water: For a ranch in this part of Texas, this property is very well watered. Over 8 lakes are present from 2± acres on up to 30± acres in surface area. It is truly rare to find a property in this region with lakes this impressive. The Maverick County Irrigation Canal borders the western side of the ranch for 7.7± miles and fills two ponds when running. Eagle Pass Municipal water supplies water to the hunting camp and to several water troughs.
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. There is only one producing oil well and one shut-in well. There is also a water impounding facility.
Taxes: Agricultural exemption
Location: The ranch is located .5± mile southeast of El Indio, 18± miles southeast of Eagle Pass, 23± miles west of Carrizo Springs, and 135± miles southwest of San Antonio, TX. The ranch fronts on FM 2644 for 4.7± miles on its north boundary.
Airport: The Dimmit County Airport (KCZT) is 2± miles east of Carrizo Springs and has a 5,003 ft. runway. Maverick County Memorial International Airport (5T9) is 8± miles north of Eagle Pass and has a 5,506 ft. runway.
Note: Texas law requires all real estate licensees to give the following Information About Brokerage Services: trec.state.tx.us/pdf/contracts/OP-K.pdf