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The Custer County 80 is a productive tract of land located just north of Arapaho, Oklahoma, along State Highway 183. With a long history of agricultural use, established grass, and convenient highway access, this property is well suited for someone looking to add grazing acres, return portions of the land to crop production, or simply own a manageable piece of ground in western Oklahoma.
Of the 80 total acres, approximately 75.45 acres were previously used as cultivated farmland. That ground has since been converted to a mixture of bluestem and native grasses, creating an established forage base that can be used for livestock grazing. For someone wanting additional pasture, much of the work of establishing grass has already been completed. At the same time, the property's farming history gives a future owner the option to evaluate portions of the acreage for crop production again if that better fits their operation.
The remaining acreage includes approximately 1.05 acres of timber along with the portion of State Highway 183 that crosses the property. The timber adds some cover and variety to an otherwise open agricultural landscape and provides additional habitat for wildlife moving through the area.
The property contains several different soil types that are commonly associated with agricultural production in this part of Oklahoma. Approximately 40.65 acres consist of Carey and Woodward soils with 3 to 5 percent slopes. Another 11.84 acres are Woodward silt loam with slopes ranging from 5 to 8 percent. Approximately 10.55 acres consist of the Woodward-Quinlan complex with 3 to 5 percent slopes, while another 4.99 acres are Carey silt loam with gentler slopes of approximately 1 to 3 percent.
This combination of soil types, along with the property's history as cultivated ground, gives an owner flexibility in how the land can be managed going forward. The current grass cover makes it usable for grazing, while the former tillable acreage may also provide opportunities for future farming, hay production, improved forage, or other agricultural uses depending on the owner's goals.
One of the property's most useful features is its location. Sitting immediately along State Highway 183 provides straightforward access without the need to travel several miles down unimproved county roads. The property is only a short distance north of Arapaho and is also conveniently located near Clinton, making it practical for someone who needs regular access to supplies, equipment, fuel, or other services.
The relatively open layout should also make the property easy to manage. For a cattle producer, the acreage could serve as an additional grazing pasture close to Highway 183. For a farmer, the existing grass could continue to be utilized while future decisions are made about returning portions of the land to crop production. Someone looking for a smaller agricultural property could also use the tract as a starting point for a livestock operation, hay ground, or a combination of several uses.
At 80 acres, the Custer County 80 offers enough ground to be productive without requiring the management that comes with a much larger property. Its combination of former farmland, established bluestem and native grasses, varied soils, small amount of timber, and direct Highway 183 access gives the next owner several practical options for the future
To schedule a showing of the Custer County 80 contact Trey Pearcy with Great Plains Land Company at (405) 545-0985
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