FINDING WATER Before You Buy Land

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7 жыл бұрын

Many emails from viewers ask us what is the biggest concern to address before starting a homestead. The Answer is making sure you can find water on the land you purchase. Don't purchase land without having multiple sources of water on it.
One easy way to find water on your land is to look for certain trees that require moderate or extreme amounts of water to survive. IF YOU CAN FIND A SYCAMORE on potential land, YOU HAVE WATER and usually lots of it.
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@DouglasLee9 4 жыл бұрын

Love how you went straight into it. Hit the point and spoke clearly. I wish all KZfaqrs did that.

@plejaren1 3 жыл бұрын

me too.

@chadfinley899 5 жыл бұрын

This man is correct. I am a second generation water well driller for 30 years in the State of Ohio. I took over my fathers business in 1985 with his 1950 Saunders Cyclone model 40 cable tool rig. My prepper/survivalist mindset always paid attention to what I saw above ground to what my bailings proved what was below.

@DaveE99 Жыл бұрын

What do you look for above ground species wise?

@honeybee6674 Жыл бұрын

How do I find out if there is water on my property?😢 I am not in the mountains.

@autonmr9949 8 ай бұрын

Awesome I’m in Ohio aswell, do you have an instagram, facebook, or a website? Would love to get in contact with you!

@spsmith1965 4 жыл бұрын

I have heard from a very knowledgeable self-described "hillbilly" that tulip poplar is a very good indicator of springs. I have some at my house and there is a spring there.

@maricampari3970 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this!!

@moman0166 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely correct. I learned this from my grandpa. We had a existing well on our home property but we were going to need to drill a new well because the old casing was caving in on it. There was a beautiful sycamore on the other side of the house by the old garage so gramps said to drill there. The existing wells are 100 to 300 feet in the county so we hired a well driller and hit bed rock at 15 foot and at 25 foot we hit more water than the drill rig could pump. That was 45 years ago and the well has a 1 horse submersible pump in it now since the 1/2 horse finally gave up. It can pump to a 3/4 inch line and three hundred feet to the barn and it looks like a fire hose working.

@komasstuff3343 3 жыл бұрын

This comment made me to dig a well. I planted like 2000 trees on a piece of land which is a very dry area after 4years a young sycamore tree grew on its own on one part of the land. So I decided to dig a well at that place I hit bedrock at 20feet found water at 28 feet and dug up to 40 feet where I found clay. A nearby well is about 100feet. Thanks

@sfetterly6200 7 жыл бұрын

I'm in negotiations for a small (3 acre) homestead, plenty of water. Zach, your information over the last few years has really prepared me for this ... thank you!!!

@Anamericanhomestead 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and congrats on finding your little piece of heaven!

@mhiggins2418 7 жыл бұрын

When I was growing up we had a well on top a hill and gravity fed it to the house so we always had water pressure with no power or pumping

@JohnDoe-xl1qs 4 жыл бұрын

Where was this,.. ? Should look in the Area,.. that is if its still affordable...

@trikebum5 4 жыл бұрын

Highly unlikely!!

@plejaren1 3 жыл бұрын

Good advice :)

@artrunningbear3599 6 жыл бұрын

In the southwest, Arizona, and New Mexico we always look for cottonwood trees because they are water trees, the pioneers always followed the trees through the land to be able to find water. The ones that knew anyway

@OrimarDez 4 жыл бұрын

Saw some land in benson az area. I need to find out if it has water or not. Any recommendations?

@carsontait7338 3 жыл бұрын

@@OrimarDez , look for large mesquite trees.

@tonyaltobello6885 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a great idea! I'm in NM and now i know just where to dig.

@carsontait7338 3 жыл бұрын

"Mesquite Trees Threaten Water Table" www.newschannel6now.com/story/16449916/mesquite-trees-threaten-water-table/ You should find groundwater sixty feet or less below a large mesquite tree.

@alaskanalain 3 жыл бұрын

Where I live the beavers like to chew the cottonwood trees down. They grow from the fallen cuttings. Be wary though if you use a chainsaw it will almost instantly dull the blade because of the absorbed minerals.

@jacelandadventures1523 4 жыл бұрын

I have a plethora of sycamores on my property, which happens to be on top of a mountain. The water is plentiful where they reside. Great video! 👍🏼

@theversatileartist6446 7 жыл бұрын

Totally solid advice, I always tell my wife when we drive around the country side that the bigger the trees the closer the water source, it's common sense but like you said, overlooked by many.

@roncattrell3739 7 жыл бұрын

Another good tree to watch out for is the Weeping Willow. they are always found near plentiful water sources.

@cheaphomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Ron Cattrell agree

@MrDeicide1 6 жыл бұрын

Weeping willow grows on river banks you moron. You won't need to look for willows. You'll be looking at the river

@mattbarnes494 6 жыл бұрын

Wow that was positive. Actually I grew a weeping willow from a pup nowhere by water

@MrDeicide1 6 жыл бұрын

Matt Barnes Shut up contrarian

@agood1 4 жыл бұрын

@@mattbarnes494 i see weeping willows all over not directly on or near a river... Why so disrespectful, you are in the wrong community if THIS is how you treat people.

@daleanderson1727 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best, most straight-forward and easy to understand videos on this topic, well done! Very glad to be a subscriber.

@offgridgetawaycamp8034 6 жыл бұрын

Great tip. My property has no sycamore trees, but it is surrounded by wet lands, a swamp and a lake nearby. So plenty of water nearby.

@jonijonijoni4694 7 жыл бұрын

I just love this guy. When things start hitting the fan in this world (and you know what I mean by that...)this man will be ready!

@williamnewman845 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Sycamore and maple tree information for possible heavy water locations. Thank you Zach.

@johnlord8337 7 жыл бұрын

You are in the South and East for sycamores. In the West and Pacific NW, we look for alders, willows, cascara, and hemlocks (small pines), all softwoods. Yes, notice the trees on the land, and they will tell you the geology, hydrology, and soil ph of the area. You have the option with the sycamore limbs (bowed down, not the trunk) to tap into that tree for sugar syrup. Less % sugar content than sugar maple, but 400 gallons/day is nothing to sneeze at. Or tapping a sycamore limb will also provide emergency sterilize survival water.

@dirtisbetterthandiamonds 7 жыл бұрын

John Lord ...we also look for wild grape vines. You cut the vine and there's usually a ton of water to drink. It's like a small faucet!

@MrHarpette 5 жыл бұрын

But to me that doesn't look like a sycamore bark at all. This is more like it commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Platanus_wrightii_bark.jpg

@sarahrickman4262 4 жыл бұрын

I think people use Cascara for if your constipated if it's Cascara Segrada. Also Willow bark is used to relieve pain.

@tonyv1505 6 жыл бұрын

great info thanks I always thought i had to hire me a guy with a wye twig to look for water in every land i would look at lol now i know this is why i love youtube you learn things

@darleneclark6098 3 жыл бұрын

This would have been good information before we purchased 25 acres. But it wouldn't have helped us much because our land was timbered before we found it. Still quite a few nice trees and lots of small ones that will thrive now that they have room to. Luckily we have two existing wells, a beautiful creek and a natural spring that bubbles up. Can't wait to start developing it. We have to sell our current home up north first.

@thethunderer1978 7 жыл бұрын

i never knew that about the tree...thank you that has changed 3 properties i was looking at

@cycletivity3584 6 жыл бұрын

The land tells it story Both past and present to anyone who is willing to listen. Great advice!

@lillianelliott1868 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea we are going looking for land this weekend thank you for your advice. We need more videos from wiser men.

@NobleHomestead 7 жыл бұрын

Great, helpful info. I have seen those huge maple-looking leaves. Now I know :)

@planeflyer21 7 жыл бұрын

This is an eye-opener. Thanks! Living in the desert, it never occurred to me that people in lush, forested areas would need to find water sources.

@s.t.d.r.a.s.h.3703 6 жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR TIP, today I learned something new

@thisisnotmyname4700 7 жыл бұрын

I love Zack, and all his video's 😊

@davidsegerstrom9313 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making and posting this video.

@rorywynhoff1549 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Zack, thanks for this video. Great information I'll keep in mind for land searching.

@LandAcademy 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your information, knowledge, insight, and experience in your video. It is appreciated.

@JesusChristthetruth1 Жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I wanted to know , thank you

@BreakingFreeOffGrid 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! We will be buying land in Idaho in the next few months for our off grid homestead and this a great tip! Thank you!!!!!

@bernardpopp541 6 жыл бұрын

Be wary of fire trap pine forests in Idaho...research it out!

@freedomliberty9866 5 жыл бұрын

Wow this is a great video. You are a great communicator. Excellent excellent video. Everyone should share this video with at least 1 person to spread the wisdom. Thank you for doing this video.

@maximogomez6174 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tip!

@mudpiegirl2906 7 жыл бұрын

Grate information Zac!

@tobyrey2700 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. We are starting our search and watching your videos is very helpful.

@offgridsweden 7 жыл бұрын

You are so right. Water is essential. On the land that I bought I got a well for drinking water, a cold water hole to water my garden and also a creek that I dont use right now. Water is important.

@nub9688 7 жыл бұрын

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@DancingSpiderman 6 жыл бұрын

Offgrid.se Water is Everything.

@lukedesobry3839 6 жыл бұрын

well thats pretty obvious

@the.magnus 6 жыл бұрын

Offgrid.se you want an award or something?

@user-vp1ko5pf1b 4 жыл бұрын

Great information. Thank you so much for your insight of homesteading.

@zoraidavazquez5834 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you For sharing your video.👍🙏🏼

@charityfjogstad604 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Makes sense! Thank you! I will pass on this info.

@MrRain-hk4zi 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. If you don't have water you will only enjoy your land for three days...then die of thirst. Thanks Zac!

@outdoors-gs9td 5 жыл бұрын

Great site, I'll be watching more! I'm trying to get a life again but with ptsd, on top of keeping a full time mind set to prep. Plus I'm trying to get out of city drama and go more self reliant as EVERY person needs to do where can. But my priority is trying to find good land even if small plot. Thanks I'll be back!

@gardenofthedogs 5 жыл бұрын

And thank you so much for the awesome info!

@danno1800 2 жыл бұрын

Lots of great advice! Thanks - much appreciated…

@kipviteo2274 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this one.

@AmericanLibertyFighters 7 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video with great advise. We've got water on our homestead:)

@BOSSEZCLUB 5 жыл бұрын

My brother! Thanks bud..desde Mexico

@JohnMartinez-sm1sk 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I never thought about that. Learned something new today! Cheers buddy

@Truthseeker7072 3 жыл бұрын

Very good info...Thanks!

@patrickgrimes8964 2 жыл бұрын

Very useful information thank you.

@MrRunningwolfe 6 жыл бұрын

We have them(Sycamores) on our property. Your video is good, and appreciate the info.

@zippythechicken 6 жыл бұрын

having water and having usable water are two different things

@lukecage3485 2 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily. Water can be distilled. Unless you're referring to contaminated aquifers.

@jillhull7358 2 жыл бұрын

Very educational THANKS

@mosbysmen 7 жыл бұрын

great video zach

@Theartisticgardener 7 жыл бұрын

Interesting ! Thanks for sharing

@dubsnaks3698 5 жыл бұрын

Exce!!ent info points on water finding,for home stead or even survival skill sets. I'm always looking for good skills to add to my mental library and this is too notch considering I like the high country over lowlands! God bless

@seimer1970 3 жыл бұрын

Great video about land in northern Minnesota in Lakes Country pine trees Popple Oak Birch everything girls up here because there's so much water up here so awesome

@charlesmartin7347 7 жыл бұрын

Great information Thank you for sharing your knowledge I really appreciate you God bless you and your family

@keithsparling5537 6 жыл бұрын

Great video gain! Good need to know info! Thanks God Bless

@iwanmurtanto4202 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video and thank for the good information to knowledge...👍

@tclodfelter8789 2 жыл бұрын

I never thought of it... but yes...Sycamores are usually found along streams. I have several on my property....AND ...I NEED to dig another well..!!

@terris1104 7 жыл бұрын

I usually look at tree branches to see where the the water is flowing. (a gentle dip means a little water, several layers of branches turned down means more water, though in town, where I live, it usually means water pipes). I knew larger trees indicated water, but I didn't think to look for sycamores. Thanks for the info!

@rickypurvis3849 5 жыл бұрын

Terri S u

@zonaeastham1748 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you so much.

@marktomlin5484 5 жыл бұрын

Learned something today. Thx !

@georgerosado5194 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much sir for such good info...

@jonathanfamini3686 6 жыл бұрын

GOD BLESS FOR SHARING...VERY HELPFUL

@MrLaftis 5 жыл бұрын

thank you for the information.

@aeeades9098 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!!

@daveinstlouis7296 6 жыл бұрын

Great Info

@michaelmclaughlin8474 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, for the info. Very informative...!!!

@OscarLopez-gi2sm 6 жыл бұрын

very helpful man. Thanks!

@freightshayker 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Peace of Lord Jesus upon you and yours

@nathanhatcher7096 Жыл бұрын

I definitely agree with this homesteader! After COVID hit my wife and I decided it is time to secure some raw land well out of city life but look for land that welcomes you and nothing does that better than water! with the lord's help we found 13 beautiful acres with a spring fed stream along the property, that was are sign! My only regret is that I wish I would have done it much sooner after COVID raw land here in SC nearly tripled in price! Thanks for sharing bro!

@Joe_Goofball 7 жыл бұрын

Where I live in the southwest, our Sycamore trees have smooth bark...

@dreamzofhorses 3 жыл бұрын

They will have some rough bark, but it peels away as it grows leaving a light almost white and grey mottled, smooth bark underneath. Leaves turn colors in the fall and drop in the winter. They can grow 40-50 feet tall. I love the sycamores especially in the west where we don’t have a lot of trees that turn fall colors. Makes it feel and look like we get 4 seasons!

@Joe_Goofball 3 жыл бұрын

@@dreamzofhorses That's right--there is some rough bark. Thanks!

@2020nallano 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you!

@hardwoodharry6364 3 жыл бұрын

I love the info thank you

@CarolynHoover-qn6xi Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@pamelaisaac6090 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this very valuable information.!!🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

@berniesully9173 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

@AbidAli-bv2gl 6 жыл бұрын

Good knowledge

@restoretheearth2829 2 жыл бұрын

Here in central Texas you look for a hackberry tree that's more than 1 inch in diameter. That means there is good water within 100 feet down. Hackberries are also known as sugar berries in some parts of USA.

@WillieChavezHopeLoveFaith 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@HelloitsmeTara 6 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for this info I have a huge walnut I so see if there is water under that .

@DJ-lm3lw 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Zac, some great information. Those leaves, pods and the tops of the trees you showed are definitely sycamore. I live in Southern IL and the one you were standing in front of looked more like a post oak to me. Perhaps I'm wrong and would feel better if I saw the whole tree. Regardless, thanks for that bit of common sense.

@billcallahan2830 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Learned something new today. Thanks!

@cheaphomesteading 6 жыл бұрын

Bill Callahan agree

@lovingatlanta 7 жыл бұрын

👍Very helpful, thanks

@jamesardilla371 6 жыл бұрын

I normally go to Wal-Mart for a case of water, but your idea is COO too

@christabigfamilyhomestead7365 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

@jeannemiller306 7 жыл бұрын

thanks,ive seen those trees before an wondered what kind they were

@hamidahlouch7727 3 жыл бұрын

In the south of Morocco say that pink laurel trees are a signe that there is underground water in the location where these trees grow.

@RusticByNature 7 жыл бұрын

Great info

@HomsteadingThePioneerWay 7 жыл бұрын

great tip thanks

@lonespiritofthenight2561 5 жыл бұрын

Here in Nevada I found a sycamore out in the desert I then dug a hole & found a spring!

@roberthintz498 7 жыл бұрын

good info

@Missysnaturals 7 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@ALTechniques 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Zac. Have thought of drilling for water up on yr hill and pumping it into a holding tank and creating a gravity feed system for yr houses?

@maricampari3970 2 жыл бұрын

That's a big sycamore leaf! That's an easy thing to look for.

@pyr8at40 6 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT....never crossed my mind to connect water to the trees.....i feel somehow...unworthy...lol....thanks..this info will help me locate the water on my new property....kudos

@graemeallen4155 6 жыл бұрын

Great advice i will have to find the equivalent trees in Australia.

@electricspaghetti3507 6 жыл бұрын

Yay good for you.

@jennsadventures84 7 жыл бұрын

We have been taking your advice and few other youtubers advice and we've walked away from a few possibilities because of no water. And our "professional" connections said we made good choices. Better invest couple hundred now, then be out literally thousands.

@artemisiagentileschi2400 5 жыл бұрын

What is the couple hundred you're investing by just looking at trees?

@OtterRose1 5 жыл бұрын

Well, travel costs, research costs... dunno what else...