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5 Mile River Ranch
San Saba County, Texas

1114 +/- Acres on the Colorado River

Welcome to one of the finest ranches in Texas with over 5 miles of Colorado River frontage. This 1114 +/- acre ranch offers everything that one expects in a prime Texas ranch and upon entering the ranch you can sense you are in for something special. The main attraction here is the Colorado River. The river begins with shallow shoals leading into deep, wide waters perfect for canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. As the river winds along the north and eastern boundaries of the ranch there are long stretches of deep water with the occasional rocky shoal where you can hear the water flowing over the rocks. Along the river there are several areas perfect for a pavilion or campsite for enjoying the river for extended periods of time. The peacefulness of the river is something you will want to experience for yourself. In one area the river bends around a grassy peninsula lined with enormous live oak, pecan, and cottonwood trees. In some spots as you stand on the grassy banks of the river you will look across at very high rocky cliffs covered in several types of trees and native vegetation. In other places along the river banks you will stand atop the rocky cliffs gazing over the meandering river and looking across the countryside. Standing gazing over the river that stretches as far as you can see in each direction, it is not hard to imagine Indians in days gone by doing the same.

The terrain of the ranch is second to none with its high hills, deep rugged draws, creek beds, open meadows, towering trees and surface water. Several deep seasonal creek draws cut through the ranch. Antelope Creek runs through the ranch and empties into the Colorado River near the eastern boundary. The creek usually has pools of water year round offering the wildlife another source of water. Rock outcroppings are scattered over the ranch and most of the creek draws have awesome shelf rock formations which add to the character and ruggedness of the land.

As you might expect the game thrive here. Deer, turkey, dove, and quail can be found in abundance. The water, vegetation, and cover make this the ideal habitat for all kinds of wildlife. For the avid outdoorsman this ranch will insure the ultimate in hunting and fishing experiences.

The ranch has a single-wide home on a hill near the entrance. Rural water, electricity, and septic are in place here at the home. Just a short distance from the home there is a great set of pipe working pens. Throughout the ranch the road system is excellent providing easy access to all points of the ranch including the river. The entire ranch is fenced and cross-fenced for livestock rotation.

The ranch is conveniently located within easy driving distance from Dallas-Ft Worth metroplex, Austin, San Antonio and Midland areas. This is truly a perfect all around ranch with unlimited possibilities. Just think of all the wonderful memories you can create for yourself, family, and friends on a ranch of this quality. We invite you to come put your feet on the ground and experience this ranch for yourself….you’ll be glad you did!

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$5,175,000

The Colorado River is the 18th longest river in the United States.^[1] and the longest river with both its source and mouth within Texas; however its drainage basin and some of its usually dry tributaries do extend into New Mexico. The 862-mile (1,387 km) long river^[1] flows generally southeast from Dawson County through Marble Falls, Austin, Bastrop, Smithville, La Grange, Columbus, Wharton, and Bay City before emptying into the Gulf of Mexico at Matagorda Bay.^[2]

The Colorado River, which means "colored red"^[3], was frequently confused by Spanish explorers with the Brazos River to the north.^[2] It is this confusion as well as an alleged mapping error that is believed to have led to its misnaming. The river is an important source of water for farming, cities, and electrical power production. Major man-made reservoirs on the river include Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, Lake LBJ, Lake Marble Falls, Lake Travis, Lake Austin, and Lady Bird Lake in Austin. Collectively, these lakes are known as the Highland Lakes. In addition to power plants operating on each of the major lakes, waters of the Colorado are used for cooling the South Texas Nuclear Project, near Bay City. The Colorado River Municipal Water District owns and operates three reservoirs upstream of the Highland Lakes, Lake J. B. Thomas near Snyder, E. V. Spence Reservoir near Robert Lee, and O. H. Ivie Reservoir near Ballinger.

Flood control and use of the Colorado River is managed by two agencies established by the Texas Legislature, the Upper Colorado River Authority, and the Lower Colorado River Authority. There are 11 major reservoirs along the Colorado River.

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What’s In A Name?

Ranch Hand was chosen for a name because of the qualities required to be a ranch hand in the old west. A ranch hand gathered strays, worked livestock, doctored sick animals, but was more than a cowboy. A ranch hand cut wood, fixed fence and went to town for supplies, but was more than an errand boy. A ranch hand took any job that would help the outfit for which he worked.

A ranch hand was first of all loyal, honest, and unselfish, keeping the best interest of the people he worked for first. He was committed to doing his best and tenacious, never giving up until the job was completed.

Some would say that these characteristics of a ranch hand fall into the category of ethics. We say that it is simply making a hand. We are committed to make a hand for each of those for whom we have the privilege to work.

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