The Historic 76 Ranch
Price Reduced from $3,400,000 to $2,950,000.
Overview:
The Pior Ranch is being offered to the public for the first time since the early 1900s. This ranch has it all and is one of the most unique ranches in Nolan county. Bitter Creek runs through the southern portion of the ranch creating a completely different ecosystem and climate from the northern portion of the ranch. Bitter Creek is the main tributary that feeds lake Sweetwater located half a mile downstream of the ranch. The Oak trees surrounding the house and along the creek are one of the highlights of the ranch. They offer some incredible views, habitat, and have been a part of the ranch for hundreds of years. The stone house was built by the Pior family in the early 1900s from stone foundations found on the ranch. The diverse terrain, water, history, Indian artifacts, and wildlife is the sole reason this ranch has been held i...
The Pior Ranch is being offered to the public for the first time since the early 1900s. This ranch has it all and is one of the most unique ranches in Nolan county. Bitter Creek runs through the southern portion of the ranch creating a completely different ecosystem and climate from the northern portion of the ranch. Bitter Creek is the main tributary that feeds lake Sweetwater located half a mile downstream of the ranch. The Oak trees surrounding the house and along the creek are one of the highlights of the ranch. They offer some incredible views, habitat, and have been a part of the ranch for hundreds of years. The stone house was built by the Pior family in the early 1900s from stone foundations found on the ranch. The diverse terrain, water, history, Indian artifacts, and wildlife is the sole reason this ranch has been held in the same family for generations. This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Habitat:
The terrain and habitat on this ranch is extremely wild and diverse. Approximately 1,000 acres is more of your typical arid west Texas landscape and the remaining 440 acres along Bitter creek offers a completely different environment. The lower 440 acres has a lot to see and feels much bigger than 440 acres. There is a 60-acre hayfield on the east side of the creek that was irrigated at one time. Bitter Creek has some beautiful views with shallow ripples, deep clear holes, massive boulders, and even a few waterfalls. As you start climbing in elevation the Live Oaks start to transition into mature mesquite trees. The large mesquite flats have exceptional grass and forage for all types of wildlife and agricultural grazing. As you continue to climb in elevation the mesquites start to mix in with the persimmon trees, cedars, and other native brush. The northern arid portion of the ranch has pockets of oaks scattered throughout the ranch in some of the natural springs. Most of the ranch is on the eastern rim of Bitter Creek as it climbs from 2,100 at the river all the way up to 2,300 on the rocky hillsides. The elevation climbs gradually with several abrupt uprises that allow you to see for miles across the landscape.
Water:
Bitter Creek meanders through the southern portion of the ranch for over a mile. There are several places to access the creek between Bitter Creek Rd on the southern border and FM 2035 on the western border. There are several water wells along the creek that were used for irrigation in the past and are currently being used to supply water throughout the ranch with buried lines to concrete troughs. The two ponds typically hold water year-round and are 2-3 acres at full capacity.
Wildlife:
The wildlife on the ranch includes Whitetail Deer, Rio Grande Turkey, Bob White Quail, Feral Hogs, and Exotics from neighboring ranches. The diverse habitat, abundance of water, cover, and forage provides exceptional habitat for all game species as well as non-game species. Predators include Bobcats, Grey Fox, and Coyotes.
History:
The 76 Ranch has been held in the same family for 4 generations. The two-story rock house was built in the 1930s with stone from the ranch. The stone foundations used for the house can still be found on the same hilltops throughout the ranch. Indian artifacts litter the hillsides and creek bottoms. Indian burial sites and bones have also been found on the ranch over the years. The remains of several Bitter Creek Schools can still be found on the ranch.
Improvements:
There is a two-story rock house with 4 bedrooms, several equipment sheds, a set of working pens, perimeter fencing, a good road system, water line infrastructure throughout the ranch, and a hunters campsite with electricity and water.
Minerals:
The current owners own 100% of the mineral on 1,120 acres and 50% minerals on 320 acres. They will convey 50% of their current ownership upon selling.
100% wind/water rights are owned and will be conveyed.
Location:
The ranch is located approximately 6 miles southeast of Sweetwater Texas, and directly east of lake Sweetwater on Farm to Market 2035.
226 miles from Dallas
115 miles from Midland
45 miles from Abilene
253 miles from Austin
