Metzger Ranch

Metzger Ranch is one of the most historic multigenerational ranches in the Nebraska Sandhills. Its history goes back to the open range days of the early 1800s. The ranch sits deep in the heart of Cherry County and comprises 55,136+/- total acres, of which 51,856+/- are deeded, and 3,280+/- BELF leased land. It is a 2,500-cow, self-sustaining, well-balanced, year-round, low-overhead operation that includes good improvements and working facilities. The over 4,000 acres of sub-irrigated meadows provide an excellent supply of winter feed. Wooded river bottoms of the Snake River, Gordon Creek, and the vast rangeland provide excellent habitat for wildlife. Whitetail and mule deer are abundant, and walleye and trout fishing are common in several lakes and rivers. The Ogallala Aquifer, the largest aquifer in the United States, may well be why the Nebraska Sandhills are known as "God’s Country." Metzger Ranch sits atop this famed aquifer deep in the heart of Cherry County, where the oceans of grass seemingly go on forever. Today, Cherry County enjoys the reputation of being the best cattle ranching country in the world. The family’s stewardship has in every way preserved this land. The Facts: ~ 55,136+/- total acres ~ 51,856+/- deeded acres ~ 49,684+/- native rangeland acres ~ 7,781+/- acre noncontiguous Tailbone Unit ~ 4,289+/- sub-irrigated meadow acres ~ 3,280+/- School Land lease acres ~ 2,500 head cow year-round operation ~ Nine miles of the Snake River ~ Eight miles of Gordon Creek ~ Airplane hanger and grass runway ~ Five homes ~ Bunkhouse ~ Trout and walleye fishing ~ Trophy mule and white-tail deer ~ Two sets of cattle-working facilities ~ 79 windmills ~ 26 solar wells ~ 20+ artesian flowing wells