The Deter-Hanks Ranch is located in Arapahoe County near the town of Deer Trail. It was first settled in 1891 by Philip Deter, Sr. who chose the site of his homestead "because there was live water, good grass .... and trees for protection." Philip eventually passed the ranch on to his daughter, Clara, and her husband, Harold Hanks. Today the ranch encompasses 3000 acres, and is operated by Philip Deter's grandson, John Hanks and his wife Margaret.