The Dix East Legacy: Three Generations in the Flint Hills

Property Description

Held by the same family for three generations, this 153 +/- acre Dix pasture carries a legacy rooted in the rolling Flint Hills. Located just four miles south of Junction City and 28 miles from Manhattan, this property combines native grassland, secluded timbered draws, a spring-fed pond, and a piece of early settler history. As the sister tract to the Dix pasture to the southwest, it offers its own distinct character, with a blend of open grazing acres and thicker cover that invites exploration.

The north end of the property features native pasture interspersed with cedars, brush, and forage, creating a textured landscape with outstanding wildlife appeal. Several narrow, fingerlike draws reach into the farm from the east, breaking up the grassland and providing sheltered pockets and natural travel corridors. The gentle roll of the Flint Hills adds depth to the landscape, with each ridge revealing another draw or quiet stretch of pasture.

Throughout the wooded portions, a diverse mix of mature bur oak, pin oak, black walnut, cottonwood, elm, Osage orange, locust, and cedar provides shade, character, and valuable wildlife habitat. A spring-fed pond adds a water source for livestock and wildlife while offering a peaceful gathering point within the property.

Toward the south, the landscape opens into cleaner native grassland, showcasing the prairie grasses that make this region so treasured. Big Bluestem, Little Bluestem, Indian Grass, and Switchgrass form the foundation of the native stand. This transition from thicker northern cover to more open southern pasture gives the property versatility for grazing, hunting, and recreation.

For the hunter, the combination of cover, wooded fingers, water, and open grassland presents ample opportunity to develop a thoughtful hunting setup. Located in Kansas Deer Management Unit 14, the farm offers terrain that lends itself to scouting travel routes and finding secluded stand locations. Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area lies to the southwest, adding nearby fishing and outdoor recreation to the appeal of this location.

Five-strand barbed wire fencing borders three sides of the property, with an entrance in the southwest corner. The seller will provide an escrowed amount to the buyer for replacement of the west boundary fence. All mineral rights are intact, and approximate 2026 property taxes are $334.22.

Offered alongside its sister pasture to the southwest, this tract presents an opportunity to purchase a property with its own identity or pursue both offerings for a larger Flint Hills holding. Whether spending an autumn morning tucked into a timbered draw or checking cattle across the southern grassland, the next owner will find plenty here to appreciate, and a three-generation legacy worth carrying forward.