Catron County 198

Wide open spaces, is the way to describe this vacant 197.68 +/- acre parcel, with gentle rolling terrain, dotted scattered pinon, juniper trees and plenty of native grasses. One of the last larger pieces of privately owned parcels in the area lends itself to limitless possibilities. From a private hideaway, to development, a home away from home, off grid cabin or camping spot, the property provides for seclusion away from neighbors.

Land

The property is one continuous 197.68 +/- deeded acres in a rectangular shape, rolling terrain with a long draw from the northwest corner to the south east corner. The property is covered in native grasses and dotted with pinion pine and juniper tress.The property  borders BLM and State Trust Land on 3 sides and is accessible via the numerous roads that crisscross the area.  Gentle rolling terrain allows for vehicles to drive the entire perimeter of the property.
Average elevation of 7464; ranging from 7300 to 7400

Improvements

Several roads suitable for vehicle or ATV traffic traverse the property.

Recreation

Located in New Mexico Game and Fish Game unit 12, is New Mexico’s best kept secret for Elk Hunting.  The unit sits on the northern part of the famed Gila and shares the same genetics.  The unit has produced some of the same giants in the 400” class over the years. With plenty of public land BLM, US Forest and State lands in the unit, and with just a few miles from the San Francisco Mountains, The Mesita and Eagle Peak Wilderness, there is plenty of hunting opportunities within a few miles of the property.
The size of the property and a few improvements may allow the new owner. To submit an application to obtain one, possibly two, elk permits under the NMDGF, EPLUS small contributing ranch program. Hayden Outdoors does not guarantee that the new owner will receive any elk permits but will help guide the new owner through the NMDGF application process.
 

Water/Mineral Rights & Natural Resources

No Water / Mineral Rights are included in the property

General Operations

Recreational use, Cattle grazing

Region & Climate

Mild summers and mild winters

Location

A short 26 Miles from the town of Quemado, NM along US 60 and 22 miles from Springerville, AZ along US 60, both cities have fuel, groceries, motel and other necessities.
A short 2 mile drive on Catron County Road A004 / Powerline Road from US 60 , then a short 4 mile drive along a scenic unimproved road on BLM Property gets you to the East side of the property.  The limited access adds to the seclusion value of the property