Branding Rock Ranch

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Branding Rock Ranch
Frio County Texas
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Branding Rock Ranch
Texas Wildlife... Texas Hertiage
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Texas Wildlife Heritage Properties proudly Offers
For Sale Branding Rock Ranch in Frio County,
Texas
Description This ranch of approximately 1,530
acres is located approximately six miles SE of
Pearsall, the county seat of Frio Co., Texas.
The ranch has paved frontage on two sides, with
Keystone Rd. (C.R. 3000) on the north and State
Highway 1582 on the south. Branding Rock Ranch
derives its name from sandstone bluffs located
in the center of the ranch. these bluffs were a
gathering point for cattle drives and social
events. pioneers and cowboys carved their names,
dates, and brands into the sandstone as shown
above.
Brand found On Sandstone Cliff Dating back to
1800s Cattle Drives
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1800s Texas Pioneer Ranch Hosted Cattle Drives
Cowboys Destined For Northern States
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This Historic Ranch is being offered initially
in four tracts as shown on at left but may be
purchased in any configuration until sold. new
survey lines will be drawn based on the buyers
wishes.
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Topography The ranch has a varied topography
characterized by five major drainages and
numerous tributaries. Elevations range from a
high point of 653 ft., MSL. to a draw registering
558 ft., MSL..
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Most dramatic is the main valley, with sandstone
bluffs set off by live oaks and native brush.
For the most part, topography is a gentle
rolling, with little erosion and excellent
walking trails.
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Wildlife Located in an area long known for
superior deer and quail, the Branding Rock Ranch
offers excellent opportunities for wildlife
management of all South Texas game species.
Soils and vegetation combine to give this ranch
the diversity and nutritive qualities necessary
for natural management.
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Selective supplementation through feeders and
food plots would only improve on what Mother
Nature is doing now. This is a great piece of
real estate with great potential for the true
steward of the land. Note drop tine genetics from
this 12 point Buck harvested on nov, 24, 2006.
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Rio Grande Turkeys Abound on Branding Rock Ranch
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New Owners Have Added Or Improved Over 15 Miles
Of Roads Senderos
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reclaimed improved roads are in red, the "new"
roads in blue. 
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Water Branding Rock Ranch historically ran
water year round, forming a pool near the
branding rock. With increased irrigation demands
and drought, the creek no longer runs except
during rainy periods, but the ranch remains well
watered. Local experts indicate that there are
two aquifers under the ranch. The Carrizo
aquifer at Approximately 1,750 feet, the Queen
City aquifer at approximately 800 feet.
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One of 5 Stock Tanks Providing Vital Water Supply
For Native Game
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Currently, the ranch has three windmills and one
electric water well as well as several earthen
surface impoundments or stock tanks. As of
this writing, the Sellers have registered with
Evergreen Water Authority, two Austin Chalk wells
and are attempt ting converversion from oil well
into a Carrizo water well.
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Soils The sandstone bluff is characteristic
of the ranch, with beautiful red sandy soils
throughout. According to the USDA web soils
survey, some 56.8 of the ranch consists of Duval
soils, rated as good for forb production.
Forb or weed production is essential to good
wildlife management as an essential part of a
game animals diet. The sandy soils respond
quicker to rainfall and the iron, which makes the
soil red and adds nutritive qualities not found
in other South Texas soils.
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Vegetation The ranch has been managed for
cattle for the last hundred years. Recent
management practices include roller-chopping and
rome-discing. Both techniques remove surface
growth of woody species, but do not significantly
affect diversity as a root plow would. Brush
density varies over the ranch from thick brush on
the north and south to open areas in the middle.
Where cleared, large trees were left as well as
vegetation along drainages. providing natural
passageways for wildlife while opening up
thickets to improve rainfall absorption and
forage production. Beautiful live oaks occur on
the northern portion of the ranch, attesting to
historic water levels near the surface.
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Ranch Land Management Practices have Provided
superior Game Habitat from
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Oak Meadows
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To mesquite Cactus Flats long associated with
producing High Scoring B C Bucks
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Just a few of the diverse features that make
Branding Rock Ranch A Special Unique South
Texas Offering
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Minerals The current owners will convey all
owned minerals, thought to be 50 of 100 of the
minerals and 100 of 100 of the executive rights
at the asking price. The ranch has no Current
production, but is traversed by two
pipelines. Price Sellers are asking 2850 to
3,150 per acre dependent on the pasture.
Sellers will provide a new survey and title
policy.
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Note While gathered from sources deemed
reliable, this information is not guaranteed and
is subject to change and/or withdrawal from the
market without notice. Prospective buyers are
urged to research the property carefully and to
obtain representation. Jim Mullen, President,
Quailpro, LLC, is acting as the exclusive Broker
and welcomes Broker participation
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Branding Rock Ranch
Gate
2.8 miles
Proposed Division Of Existing 1530 Ac. Branding
Rock Ranch
Tank
1.25 miles
Potential Carrizo Well
County Rd. 3000
406 ac.
Potential Deeded Carrizo Well Pump
Denotes Working Windmill
347 ac.
445 ac.
Recaptured Tank
New Pond
Tank
Cattle Pens
332 ac.

• Key Notes
• Aquifers Queens City _at_ 800 ft., and Carrizo _at_
  1750 ft.
• Currently water is present on each of the
  Proposed Pastures
• Note Acreage division lines are for illustration
  purposes only , please see map at back of
  presentation for actual division lines

State Hi Way 1582
Gate
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County Road 3000
Quail Hollow Pasture The ideal family Getaway!
Easily accessible via State Hi Way 1582 . This
beautiful 332 ac. /- plot is flat to gently
rolling hills with large oaks, bull mesquite,
croton or dove weed , Blackbrush, Granjeno,
Guayacan and other desirable native plants.
Working Windmill along w/ adjacent food plots
support abundant Quail, Dove and Turkey. In
addition Deer, Hogs and Varmints are
plentiful. New owners are developing ponds
surrounded by huge oaks. Priced at 2850 per
ac.
Quail Hollow Pasture
New Pond
Proposed Food Plot

• Improvements
• Windmill
• 2 New Ponds
• Food Plots
• Improved Roads and Senderos

Pond
332 Ac.
Working Windmill
Proposed Food Plot
Entry Gate
State Hi Way 1582 Irrigated
Fields Across From QH Plot
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The Big Valley Pasture is the Heart of Branding
Rock Ranch. At 445 ac. /- in the middle of the
historic Ranch. Diverse South Texas topography
from the oak covered valley and seasonal creek to
the high plains with 10 mile views. The valley
creek bottoms out to the potential of a deep
water lake suitable for year round fishing and
hosting waterfowl hunting. Century old oaks as
well as bull mesquite dot the landscape.
Additionally high protein black brush, granjeno
and Texas Kidneywood, critical to wildlife
development, are in abundance. Whitetail deer,
Rio Grande turkey, White Wing dove, Bob White
quail and Feral hogs are represented in
outstanding numbers. A working windmill supplies
sweet water from the Queens City Aquifer. The
Carrizo well could supply ample water to fill the
lake. There are several desirable Camp HQs sites
with easy access to water. Asking price for this
parcel 3150 per ac.
The Big Valley Pasture
Easement/Gate
Proposed Food Plots
445 ac.
Working Windmills
Tank

• Improvements
• Working Windmills
• Wildlife Food Plots
• Poly Pipe Water Source under consideration
• New Improved Roads/Senderos

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The West End Pasture
The West End Pasture section is 406 ac. /- in
the NW corner of the Branding Rock Ranch. All
weather accessibility is provided along CR
3000. This section of the ranch offers a rolling
topography covered in great South Texas
brush. The West End features a wide selection of
desirable native wild game browse such as
Granjeno, Guayacan, Texas Kidneywood, and Croton
- just some of the plants on this section of the
ranch. These native plants are considered by
Wildlife Biologists to be essential browse for
White-tailed deer . oak tree bottoms with and
native brush combine for a with a gently rolling
topography offering an excellent diversity for
wildlife habitat. In addition there are hill tops
for HQ building sites. The large tank offers an
incredible opportunity for fishing and water
fowl hunting. Carrizo wells are in development.
The West End Pasture will be a year round
family get away. Priced at 3150 per ac.
Gate
County Road 3000
Potential Carrizo Well 1
Tank
406 ac.
Potential Carrizo Well 2
Proposed Food Plots

• Improvements
• Tank and Carrizo Pumping Well
• Wildlife Food Plots
• New Roads

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Located on the eastern border of Branding Rock
Ranch this pasture is 347 ac./-. The Sunrise
Pasture also enjoys all weather entry along the
CR 3000. Currently the Sunrise Pasture has
developable potential for a large lake and
therefore could benefit from year around
recreational activities. Sunrise Pasture
like the balance of the ranch benefits from
diverse plant life and abundance of native game.
This pasture is mostly gently slopping with
many hidden draws and meadow lands key to
wildlife development. Large Oaks dominate the
hillsides. There are numerous building sites
with views. Price is 3150 per ac.
County Rd. 3000
Sunrise Pasture Gate
Proposed Food Plots
The Sunrise Pasture
347 ac.
Lake Spillway

• Improvements
• Reclaimed Tank
• Wildlife Food Plots
• Improved Road Systems Senderos

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Branding Rock Ranch
Frio County Texas