Ranch History

Livermore Ranch sits at the base of Mt. Livermore (8,382 ft), the second highest mountain in Texas. Long known as the "Crown Jewel" of the Davis Mountains complex, it majestically serves as the backdrop to this magnificant and secluded ranch. The ranch's high desert ecosystem has been the sanctuary of primitive man, with Indian artifacts found on the ranch that date back to 900 A.D. (The Livermore Point). It later became the home of the Mescalero-Apache, often pursued by black calvary soldiers from nearby Ft. Davis. The abundance of wildlife and springs on the ranch remain an attraction to modern man as they did for the Indian and the military. Livermore Ranch is home to forests of Pinon Pine, Ponderosa Pine, seven species of oak, Texas Madrone, and Alligator Juniper. The ranch is home to the desert mule deer, mountain lion, bobcat, auodad sheep, and javalina. Bird species abound with frequent sightings of Redtail Hawk, Mexican Eagles, Peregrine Falcons, and the Montezuma Quail. The multitude of grasses attracted the ranching industry in the 1800's and continues today. Now, the working cowboy intermingles with the city-dweller who enjoys hiking, birding, horsemanship, four-wheeling, astronomy, and photography. Blue skies and star-filled nights are the constant companion of the visitor to The Last of the Great Places, Livermore Ranch.