Harney Peak Main Ranch Headquarters

The Main Headquarters of the Harney Peak Ranch is the 1870s headquarters of theJames M. Wood pioneer ranch.  Rapid Creek flows through the property forapproximately one mile. The ranch occupies the whole of the fertile outwash delta and hasthe best soil base in the area. 

The high density of water rights associated with this land include the largest holdingof valuable first-priority territorial water rights. Total acreage is 945 acres withapproximately 700 acres being irrigated.

The property offers superior privacy and lush riparian settings in an exceptionallyaccessible and prestigious location.  Facilities include the the pioneer Lewis Ranchhouse and timberframe barn, the James M. Wood 1879 home (unrestored) and the"new" 1895 barn and shop and the  recently remodeled main ranch house.  The Black Hills Hay Terminal warehouse, largest covered hay storage unit in theregion, is located here as well.

The irrigated lands are served primarily by pumped and flood irrigationpipelines.   Approximately 100 acres have borders installed and many areas aresubirrigated.   A series of lakes provide irrigation storage, wildlife habitat andbeauty.   Most areas have been renovated with alfalfa and timothy.  The propertyadjoins the scenic and well-rated Elks Golf Club.  Landscape architects have ratedthe Harney Peak Ranch property as superior in potential to other nearby courses. Settings exist for a possible four distinctive and varied courses in different areas ofthe ranch.

The facilities, setting and convenience of the Main Headquarters profile it for avariety of prestige uses.  However, it's suitability as a showplace livestock,recreational or equestrian center is a proven century-long story.  The need forexpansion of the area's equestrian show and sale venues is a constant local topic. There is no other location that can approach the prestige attributes of the Harney PeakRanch.  Weaton College has used the ranch for an outdoor study area for decades; itsmixture of prairie and mountain ecosystems makes it an ideal study area.

The popularity of the Black Hills hasfocused a great deal of attention on Rapid City as the key cultural and trade center in anarea 700 miles in diameter.  Rapid City has limitations on its growth in everydirection save the southeast vector.  The Harney Peak Ranch surrounds the southeastboundary of the city and dominates the future expansion of the community.  No otherproperty so determines the quality future of a community; it is fortunate that theattributes of the ranch are perfectly suitable to be the future center of the communityand region.  The land has the aesthetic and usability assets as well as thehistorical stature to fulfill this role well.

The combined current and future potential of the Harney Peak Ranch Headquarters is avalue that cannot be duplicated.  Quality dictated the property's historicalimportance.  That same timeless quality guarantees that it will be even moresignificant in the future.

Harney Peak Ranch Overview: Master Development Map
Harney Peak Ranch Overview: Property Description
Harney Peak Ranch Overview: Topographic Map
Harney Peak Ranch Overview: Black Hills Area Map

This property is offered by the Harney Peak Group.  Allinformation provided by Harney Peak Group or their sales representatives in connectionwith this property was acquired from sources deemed reliable and is believed to beaccurate and reliable, however, we do not warrant it's accuracy or completeness.  Some information may be presented in the form of estimates and projections andshould be evaluated in that light. Harney Peak Group recommends that every item ofinterest to the purchaser (i.e. water laws, mineral laws, zoning, and use regulations,state, federal and private permits) be independently verified by the purchaser or theiragents. This offering is subject to prior sale, price change, correction or withdrawalwithout notice.