Location

The ranch is located at Mackay, 3.5 miles southwest of downtown Wharton, just west of the Colorado River. Entry to the ranch is from the northwestern border,which fronts the south line of U.S. 59 and the Kansas City Southern rail line for over a mile. The Wharton Regional Airport neighbors the ranch on the west (5,004’ asphalt runway). The ranch has approximately 4,760 feet of frontage on County Road 448 which parallels the Union Pacific Railroad and US Highway 59.

Topography, Rangeland & Habitat

Very fertile soils typical of Colorado River bottomland are found on the ranch, consisting predominantly of the highly productive Lake Charles Clay, Bernard Clay Loam, and Edna Loam.

At the time of this writing, the ranch is running 400 A.U. on approximately 1,342 acres of mostly native pasture, with residual improved Bermuda grass heavy in areas. The remaining 365 acres is currently devoted to bailing.

There are approximately 600 acres of the ranch that features beautiful scattered timber, dominated by mature pecans and live oaks. This area provides a corridor to the timbered draws on the ranch and excellent deer and hog habitat.

The topography is generally flat, draining from northwest towards the Colorado River to the south and east. Elevation is approximately 90 – 95 feet. Two small creeks/draws traverse the ranch.

Wildlife

Native game on the ranch include a healthy deer herd. Although rarely hunted in past, the deer are abundant in the hardwoods and brush areas of the ranch. The back of the ranch is located next to the heavily wooded Colorado River bottom which holds a high number of deer.

In addition there are numerous hogs, turkey, and dove to be found on the ranch for further sporting attraction.

This area is known for excellent waterfowl hunting, and with some additions of wetland units, would make an excellent waterfowl property during the winter months.

Improvements

The Cattle working facilities include centralized working corrals, multiple traps with covered sheds, covered pipe pens, and show barn. There is fairly extensive cross-fencing.

The ranch also features a ±6,000 SF drive-through barn/shop with a concrete slab.

Water

There are 6 working electric domestic/livestock wells. Bosque Creek bisects the ranch for approximately 2.75 miles and generally holds water year round and is an excellent wildlife attractant.

Electricity

Minerals

Area History

The Bosque Creek Ranch has a rich history. It was once owned by wildcatter Johnny B. Ferguson, who was a race horse breeder. The ranch was home to Top Deck and three time world champion Go-Man-Go (1956,’57,’58), who along with Mr. Ferguson, were inducted into the Quarter Horse Hall of Fame.

In 1959, then Senator Lyndon B. Johnson arranged a tour for a man viewed as likely to become a good, democracy supporting ally in the Caribbean. A barbecue was held, and this potential ally was presented with a prize racehorse from the ranch by Mr. Ferguson before his return to his home country. Unfortunately, the U.S. had misread the situation, and the man, Fidel Castro, went on to become the Communist Dictator of Cuba.

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