If you're looking for a ranch that offers the best of both the Texas Hill Country and SouthTexas, The Divide Ranch is the place to be. Offered for the first time in nearly 200 years, the ranch features an almost perfect 50/50 mix of terrain, with rolling hills and creeks covered in cedar and oak trees transitioning into the mesquite flats and native brush along Maverick Creek that made South Texas famous. Located just off SH 55, just south of Camp Wood, the property is loaded with native and exotic game and is within walking distance of the Nueces River and Cooksey Lake. For buyers seeking additional acreage, the neighboring 188± acre ranch immediately to the south may also be available for purchase, creating an opportunity to assemble nearly 379 contiguous acres.
The Wildlife:
The Divide Ranch supports a strong population of native and exotic wildlife. Native game includes free ranging whitetail deer, Rio Grande turkey, dove, bobwhite quail, feral hogs, and other wildlife commonly found throughout the region. Free ranging exotics, mostly Axis Deer are also present, adding year round hunting opportunities. The combination of dense cover, open flats, dependable water, and varied terrain provides quality habitat throughout the property. Several hunting blinds and feeders will convey with the sale, allowing the next owner to immediately enjoy the ranch's hunting opportunities.
The Water:
A solar powered water well supplies a pond, providing a dependable water source for wildlife. The ranch also includes the seasonal Maverick Creek running north to south through the western portion of the ranch. Just a short walk from the property are Cooksey Lake and the crystal clear, spring fed Nueces River, where the current owners enjoy excellent opportunities for fishing, swimming, and kayaking.
The Terrain:
The ranch offers an approximately 50/50 mix of Hill Country and South Texas terrain. The eastern portion features gently rolling, rocky hills covered in cedar, live oak, and other native hardwoods, while the western portion transitions into flatter mesquite brush and native South Texas vegetation. With over 250 feet of elevation change, the property includes a portion of Jack Hawk Mountain, offering breath taking panoramic views of the surrounding Hill Country. The diverse topography provides excellent wildlife habitat, numerous potential homesites, and a landscape that is both scenic and highly functional.
The Access:
The Divide Ranch has frontage along Highway 55, providing convenient year round access. A well-established network of roads extends through the property, allowing access to most areas of the ranch by vehicle.
Other Notes:
The property is low fenced on three sides, with high fence along the western boundary. The ranch currently carries an agricultural valuation, with property taxes reported at approximately $953.72 annually under the existing exemption, subject to verification by the Uvalde County Appraisal District. For buyers seeking additional acreage, the neighboring 188± acre ranch immediately to the south may also be available for purchase, creating an opportunity to assemble nearly 379 contiguous acres