TBD Tesnus Marathon, TX 79842

Tesnus, derived from spelling "Sunset" backward, was founded in 1882 as a railroad town within Gage Ranch. Located 45 min. from Marathon & recently a part of the Brewster Ranch, Tesnus Ranch has a rich history & spans 19,814 acres, framed by the House Top Mountains & Shely Peaks Mesa. This secluded ranch offers diverse habitats ranging from desert grasslands to wooded canyons, ideal for cattle ranching & hunting. The ranch offers a modern home, outbuildings, & extensive water system with wells, pumps, & reservoirs. The landscape features majestic limestone valleys, towering mountains, & stunning views of Mexico's Sierra del Carmens as well as Big Bend National Park. Wildlife is abundant, including elk, mule deer, aoudad, mountain lion & black bear. The Chihuahuan Desert environment creates a diverse habitat of bird species such as blue quail, mourning & white-winged dove. Maxon Creek & Alamo Creek cross this ranch creating vegetated riparian areas. Elevations from 3,761-4,850 ft.