The Dix West Legacy Pasture: Three Generations in the Flint Hills

Property Description

Some properties offer more than acres; they carry a family’s history and a connection to the land that spans generations. Known as the Dix pasture, this exceptional taxable 156 +/- acre tract just south of Junction City, Kansas, along Highway 77 has been passed down through three generations. With sweeping Flint Hills views, pristine native grassland, mature hardwood timber, and a boundary adjoining Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area, this is a special opportunity to carry that legacy forward.

Across the pasture, rolling hills rise and fall through more than 100 feet of elevation change, revealing the limestone foundation that defines this celebrated landscape. Approximately 120 acres of native grassland feature Big Bluestem, Little Bluestem, Indian Grass, and Switchgrass. From the high ridges to the sheltered draws, the property offers the kind of scenery and productive grazing country that make the Flint Hills so treasured.

Complementing the open grassland are approximately 36 acres of mature hardwood timber, with bur oak, pin oak, black walnut, cottonwood, and hickory accented by cedar along the edges. A Lyon Creek tributary winds through the property, while a spring-fed pond adds another valuable water source. Together, the timber, grassland, water, and changing terrain create a diverse property with appeal for both livestock and wildlife.

For the hunter, the combination of wooded draws, natural travel corridors, and native cover offers outstanding opportunity. Located in Kansas Deer Management Unit 8, the Dix pasture provides a setting to establish a hunting tradition of your own. Its adjoining location to Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area adds another exceptional dimension, with nearby fishing, wildlife viewing, and outdoor recreation extending the enjoyment well beyond the pasture itself.

Above-average five-strand barbed wire perimeter fencing and two gated entrances provide practical infrastructure for managing and accessing the acreage. All mineral rights are intact and will transfer to the buyer, and approximate 2026 property taxes are $382.34.

The sister pasture to the northeast will also be offered for sale, presenting an additional opportunity for buyers interested in expanding their landholdings in this remarkable setting.

Whether your vision includes native grass grazing, hunting, recreation, or preserving a piece of Kansas for the next generation, the Dix pasture brings those opportunities together. Three generations have held this land close. Now, its rolling hills, limestone ridges, and quiet draws are ready for the next chapter.