Motley County North Pease River Ranch

The Montgomery Ranch boasts approximately 1,585.43+/- acres with most of the acres located on the west side of Highway 70 and approximately 208 acres on the east side. A property like this is a true gem as it holds many unique facets setting it apart as true multi-use parcel. This oasis is the perfect mix of natural beauty and true functionality.  With rugged cuts and draws along with sprawling open meadows and a good stretch of the North Pease River on the Northwest Section, the Montgomery Ranch is a true hunter’s paradise with a multitude of wildlife funnels, multiple natural water features, and plenty of cover ranging from mesquite, cottonwoods, and a host of other indigenous flora.

The ranch also has large, cultivated areas for farming or improved pasture/forage production to compliment numerous areas of excellent native pasture. Whether you are interested in row crop farming or raising forage and running cattle there is real production income potential on this spread. The cropland could be used for ag production, food plots for wildlife, or a stock farm. In general, the property has been well maintained with good perimeter fences, working cattle pens and two livestock tanks. One of the tanks has a submersible pump and the other has a solar pump. There are also two seasonal ponds, one on each side of the highway, which benefit both the livestock and wildlife.

When standing at the top of the bluffs you can catch a glimpse of the North Pease River that meanders through a portion of the land, offering a picturesque, serene view you won’t soon forget. The Montgomery Ranch truly is a West Texas jewel.

LOCATION: Located just off Hwy 70 almost equal distance from Turkey, Texas and Matador, Texas this ranch is located approximately 94 miles from Lubbock and approximately 119 miles from Amarillo, Texas and about just over 4 hours from DFW.

WILDLIFE, HUNTING AND RECREATION: The topography and habitat offer a multitude of options for wildlife to shelter, forage, and roam.  Trophy whitetail and mule deer have been spotted on the property making it extremely desirable, as well as abundant turkey, quail, and hogs. There are trees on the property that are present on both sides of US 70 that could possibly accommodate a tree stand for bowhunting.  If you are an offroad or trail enthusiasts, the range of elevation on this ranch will offer hours of outstanding challenges and fun.  Whether on ATV, horseback or on foot, you there will be surprises and unique adventure at every turn.

AREA ATTRACTIONS: Caprock Canyons State Park, Hotel Turkey/Music Venue

TOPOGRAPHY: Gently sloping to area on top on Southern end of property that transitions towards the North through areas of cuts and drainages with diverse topography and sudden changes in elevations down to flatter meadow area which then in a couple of areas of the property transitions into river bottom.

SOILS: This ranch has a wide variety of soils with most of the soils being classified as sand and sandy loams in the river bottoms, lower flats, and drainage slopes in transition areas there is some gravel and small rock.  In the cultivated or improved pasture areas soils are diverse as well with loams, sandy loams and sandy soils making up the majority.  Detailed soil map available upon request.

IMPROVEMENTS: Set of cattle/sorting pens by old homestead, livestock/domestic well with electric submersible pump and stock tank located in pen area.  Additional solar pump and tank located in a different location in Northeast Section.  There is an old windmill (not in use) located on east side of US 70, close to east earth tank.  Good to moderate perimeter fencing, with some good to moderate cross fencing in most areas, some portions of old cross fencing in need of repair or removal in certain areas.

RESERVATIONS: Owners would like to reserve ½ of the existing mineral rights and ½ of commercial wind royalty rights.