Trotters, ND (McKenzie County)

The savagely beautiful and rugged buttes and tree lined ravines, native grasses and flowers, expansive meadows and valleys, and The Little Missouri River dominate the landscape of both ranches. Both ranches have breathtaking scenery but the Myers Southern Cross Ranch is more productive than Roosevelt’s because of the center pivot irrigation, southwest water development, and extensive cross fencing. The improved access and roads provide for better ranch management while maintaining its privacy and abundant wildlife including Big Horn Sheep, Mule Deer, Antelope, White Tail Deer, Elk, and Pheasants. The strategically placed food plots of corn and oats combined with the irrigated crop land make it one of the most coveted habitats in the Badlands.

This ranch features the confluence of The Little Missouri River and Beaver Creek, two substantial sources of water for the Badlands. The quality and abundance of water make this one of the most desirable ranches in the Badlands.

It is highly likely Teddy Roosevelt and his friends rode horses across this ranch. I imagine they would have been impressed with its water development for irrigation, the tasteful improvements made to the ranch headquarters, and the efforts made to improve habitat and feed for the abundant wildlife.

The Myers Southern Cross Ranch is distinctive because of its unique combination of productive cropping, grazing, and environmental restoration and enhancement. This ranch is one of North Dakota’s jewels. It is now your chance to own part of the Dakota Badlands. Bully for you!!!

The Myers Southern Cross Ranch is an expansive 4,665 acres featuring irrigated crop land along The Little Missouri River, native grasses and flowers, towering bluffs, and impressive meadows. The current owners have made significant financial improvements to the road and bridges, fencing, livestock facilities and housing amenities. The Little Missouri River and the Beaver Creek alone make this one of the most attractive ranches in western North Dakota. The Myers Southern Cross Ranch is undoubtedly one of the finest ranches in the Dakota Badlands. This ranch will be offered in 19 separate parcels or as an entire unit. This catalog defines each of the parcel and their distinctive features.

Driving Directions to Headquarters: Parcels 1 & 2 are 33 miles north of Beach, ND on Hwy 16. Parcels 3 - 19 are located 30.6 miles north of Beach, ND (or south of Trotters approximately 2 miles) on Hwy 16 then turn east on Blacktail Rd. 9.9 miles, then turn north on private road 2.1 miles past a red rooftop house, to scoria road then stay left. Follow road .5 miles to the next cattle guard. This is the western boundary of the property. Follow the road for 2 miles, stay right at Y in the road. This will take you to the Ranch Headquarters.

Parcels 1 and 2: 800 Acres - McKenzie County

Legals:

Parcel 1: 28-145N-104W: NW ¼: 160 Acres

Parcel 2: 27-145N-104W: All Less 18.55 acres ROW: 621.45 Acres

2008 Taxes:

Parcel 1: $89.99 (e)

Parcel 2: $327.62 (e)

Parcel Note: These two tremendously productive parcels lay directly north of Trotters about 1.5 miles on Hwy 16 and are currently used primarily for wheat production, and livestock grazing. Access is provided by Hwy 16 as it runs directly through parcel 2. Collectively, these two parcels make up the base acres for a 140 head grazing permit issued through the McKenzie County Grazing Association. This is a common pasture inventory grazing permit and the buyer will need to work with McKenzie County Grazing Association for transfer qualifications, rules, and regulations.

Parcels 3-5: 391.08 ± Acres - Golden Valley County

Legals:

Parcel 3: 3-144N-103W Tract C and Lots 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11: 231.08 acres

Parcel 4: 2-144N-103W NW ¼ SE ¼ and Lot 10 : 80 Acres

Parcel 5: 2-144N-103W Lots 8 and 9: 80 Acres

2008 Taxes:

Parcel 3: $171.07 (e)

Parcels 4 and 5: $310.35 (e) collectively

Parcel Note: These three parcels are considered the first stepping stone as you enter the Myers Southern Cross Ranch. An assortment of terrain engulfs these three parcels as they take on the diversity of hay meadows, trees, draws, rugged badlands, creeks, and some of the very best hunting on the ranch. Excellent private road access through all three parcels, water, and electricity is readily available!

* Currently the seller has the grazing lease to the state property. Buyers should contact the State Land Department to discuss state leases as Pifer’s nor the seller cannot make any statements regarding future leases.

Parcels 6-11: 804.492 Acres - Golden Valley County

Legals:

Parcel 6: 1-144N-103W: W ½ NW ¼ and Lot 4: 110.43 Acres

Parcel 7: 1-144N-103W: E ½ NW ¼ and Lot 3: 110.44 Acres

Parcel 8: 1-144N-103W: NE ¼ and Lots 1 and 2: 221.16 Acres

Parcel 9: 1-144N-103W: N ½ SE ¼: 80 Acres

Parcel 10: 1-144N-103W: S ½ SE ¼ and 12-144N-103W 42.412 acres of the NW ¼: 122.412 Acres

Parcel 11: 1-144N-103W: SW ¼: 160 Acres

2008 Taxes: $929.54 (e) collectively

Parcel Note: Parcels 6 - 11 offer an excellent diversity of terrain as well!!! There are deep draws, thick trees, flowing creeks, and plenty of forage for some of the largest deer bucks, elk bulls, and big horn sheep you will ever find in all of the Badlands. Yet, as an added bonus, these parcels may be the best biking and hiking parcels of the property as you will find a wide variety of native grasses and wild flowers spread through each parcel. There are two separate roads that grant access to each of these six amazing parcels. Pay special attention to parcels 6,7,8,9,10, and 11.

Parcels 12 and 13: 640 Acres - McKenzie County

Legals:

Parcel 12: 27-145N-102W: W ½: 320 Acres

Parcel 13: 27-145N-102W: E ½: 320 Acres

2008 Taxes:

Parcel 12: $127.04 (e)

Parcel 13: $128.28 (e)

Parcel Note: In the north section of the Southern Cross Ranch lies these two spectacular parcels that provide a unique sense of privacy no matter if you are on the hunt for your next “Trophy” buck, or simply out for a hike or horse ride through some of the most beautiful wilderness that even the best of artists couldn’t paint a more perfect picture. Parcels 12 and 13 provide an abundance of tree cover, deep ravines, draws, and running water. Access is provided via a private road that aims through the southern part of both parcels.

Parcels 14 and 15: 960 Acres - McKenzie County

Legals:

Parcel 14: 33-145N-102W: 640 Acres

Parcel 15: 34-145N-102W: W ½: 320 Acres

2008 Taxes:

Parcel 14: $350.12 (e)

Parcel 15: $247.33 (e)

Parcel Note: These are two of the most unique tracts on the property. They provide 800 acres of scenic landscape that will take your breath away every time you open your eyes. Enjoy hiking, biking, or horseback riding through the Badlands’ draws and ravines, and around the Beaver Creek. Yet, discover a new favorite spot each day you spend in Parcel 14, or utilize the tillable land in the southern portion of Parcel 15 to lure in the wildlife after they were drinking out of The Little Missouri River!

Parcel 16: 120 Acres - McKenzie County

Legal:

34-145N-102W: N ½ SE ¼ and SW ¼ SE 1/4

2008 Taxes:

$140.23 (e)

Parcel Note: This diverse parcel lies directly south of the ranch headquarters featuring the confluence of The Little Missouri River and Beaver Creek. Futher, this parcel has productive crop and grazing land. If the hay meadows, tillable land, beautiful trees, and winding Beaver Creek throughout the valley of parcel 16 don’t catch your eye, then The Little Missouri River, which winds through the southeast corner of this parcel, certainly will. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the true diversity of the wildlife in the “American Badlands” as there is an excellent source of native forage and planted food plots in the fields. Once the Deer, Elk, Big Horn Sheep, and Pheasants finish drinking out of The Little Missouri River and the Beaver Creek, you will be sure to find them grazing on Parcel 16!!!

Parcel 17: 264.85 ± Acres - McKenzie County

Legal:

34-145N-102W NW ¼; and approximately 104.85 acres of 35-145N-102W W ½.

2008 Taxes:

$481.71 (e)

Parcel Note: Welcome to one of the most elegant, private, and peaceful ranch headquarters ever designed. The tasteful, yet extravagant updates to the original ranch home, the new ranch home, the hunting cabins, machine shop and living quarters, cow/calf outbuildings, and the Myers Southern Cross Chapel will leave you speechless. Absolutely no holds barred when designing the multi-purpose layout of this ranch’s headquarters that compliment family, hunters, and livestock.

Sit on the porch and look upstream through the valley of The Little Missouri River and enjoy the view of the perfectly laid Badlands terrain after a full day of working cattle in the state of the art livestock handling facilities. All steel corrals and Hy-Qual working systems make a rancher’s day easier than ever before. Two different large calving sheds will also provide an easy calving season and plenty of protection for the new-born calves on a cool day.

Parcel 18: ± 242.60 Acres - McKenzie County

Legals:

26-145N-102W SW ¼ SW ¼ , LOTS 6-7; and approximately 90.25 acres of 35-145N-102W N ½ NW ¼.

2008 Taxes:

$200.95 (e)

Parcel Note: This parcel along The Little Missouri River simply speaks for itself as some of the most productive land in the Dakota Badlands. Two center irrigation pivots will certainly bring production in the Badlands into a whole new prospective. Currently, the farmland is being used for alfalfa hay and small grain hay crops, and is located directly east of the Southern Cross Ranch headquarters.

Parcel 19: 444.90 ± Acres - McKenzie County

Legals:

35-145N-102W Approximately 432.79 acres of E ½ and SW ¼.

2008 Taxes:

$364.16 (e)

Parcel Note: “The Cream of the Crop!!!” Over one mile of Little Missouri River frontage coupled with flat river bottom property covered in trees and native pasture along the banks and surrounded by the towering bluffs and deep ravines of the Badland terrain. Better yet, from atop of the bluff enjoy the greatest view that the “American Badlands” has to offer, as you can overlook virtually the entire Myers Southern Cross Ranch and The Little Missouri River as it runs for miles downstream.

**Some taxes are estimated adjustments according to specific parcel breakdown.

2008 Total Property Tax: $3868.39

You do not want to miss the opportunity to own some of North Dakota’s most beautiful land in the Badlands

Myers Southern Cross Ranch, Owner

This sale is managed by Pifer's Auction & Realty, Kevin Pifer, ND #715 in conjunction with Basin Brokers, INC.

All statements made the day of the auction take precedence over all printed materials. The seller reserves the right to reject or accept any and all bids. Pifer’s Auction & Realty 1506 29th Ave South, Moorhead, MN 56560.