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Elevation:
Between 2800 and 2900 feet, depending on which portion
of the property you're on.
Acreage
The ranch has a total acreage of 122 acres, of which about
70 acres are usable for pasture.
Pastures
There are 3 main pastures. The largest (the "Big
Pasture" borders Lester's Retreat on the north side,
and stretches out for 50 acres, along the Trinity. The
Davis Field lies just north of Davis Creek, which, along
with Eagle Creek Loop, separate the Davis Field and the
Big Pasture. The 3rd pasture is located on the east side
of the Trinity, across from the Davis Field (but hidden
by a grove of trees).
Rivers and Streams
There are 3 rivers and streams running through the ranch
property. The Trinity River is the largest, and runs through
the property lengthwise, from north to south. Ripple Creek
borders the ranch on the south end, flowing into the Trinity
near the southeast corner of the property. Davis Creek
separates the 2 main western pastures, dividing the property's
north and south sections. It meets the Trinity at the
north end of the "big pasture".
Interestingly, Eagle Creek does not run through the property.
It flows into the Trinity a couple miles north of the
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Weather
The weather is generally warm and dry in the summer
and fall, and cool to cold and wet in the winter and early
spring. Temperatures show a fair amount of variance from
night to day, due to the arid conditions. Below is a monthly
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| Month |
Avg. High |
Avg. Low |
Mean Avg. |
Precip. |
Record High |
Record Low |
| Jan |
45°F |
26°F |
36°F |
3.72 in. |
65°F (1986) |
-6°F (1962) |
| Feb |
51°F |
29°F |
40°F |
2.94 in. |
72°F (1995) |
-1°F (1989) |
| Mar |
56°F |
31°F |
44°F |
2.44 in. |
82°F (1966) |
4°F (1974) |
| Apr |
63°F |
34°F |
48°F |
1.34 in. |
86°F (1966) |
18°F (1967) |
| May |
71°F |
39°F |
55°F |
1.15 in. |
98°F (1954) |
21°F (1969) |
| Jun |
79°F |
44°F |
62°F |
0.82 in. |
103°F (1968) |
23°F (1999) |
| Jul |
87°F |
49°F |
68°F |
0.46 in. |
106°F (1959) |
30°F (1993) |
| Aug |
86°F |
48°F |
67°F |
0.35 in. |
105°F (1961) |
32°F (1960) |
| Sep |
80°F |
43°F |
61°F |
0.64 in. |
105°F (1955) |
23°F (1970) |
| Oct |
68°F |
36°F |
52°F |
1.39 in. |
91°F (1963) |
15°F (1971) |
| Nov |
52°F |
30°F |
41°F |
2.95 in. |
75°F (1980) |
9°F (1961) |
| Dec |
45°F |
26°F |
35°F . |
3.10 in |
65°F (1979) |
-9°F (1972) |
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Number of Buildings
- Ranch House
- Gussie's Homestead
- Lester's Retreat
- Dredger's Cottage
- 2 Barns
- Wagon Shed
- Tack Shed
- Shop
- Generator Shed
- 2 Garden Sheds
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Nearby towns
Coffee Creek is a 5 minute drive from the ranch,
and has a population of about 200.
Trinity Center, located on the north end of Trinity
Lake, is about 15 minutes from the ranch by car, and also
has around 200 residents. There is a post office in Trinity
Center, a couple of small eateries and stores, as well
as 2 marinas and a small airport.
Weaverville is about 45 minutes south of the ranch.
It has a population of about 3,400. The town has a full-size
supermarket, banks, restaurants and other amenities.
North of the ranch, by a 30 minute drive over the very
curvy road that crosses Scott Mountain, is Callahan.
Were it not for all the ranch land, Callahan would qualify
as a quintessential one-horse town.
Etna is about 15 minutes beyond Callahan. Its population
pushes (but doesn't reach) 900. There are a few restaurants
and other amenities. |
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