The phrase "nearby ranch" refers to a ranch that is located close to a particular place or area. It means that the ranch is not far away from where you are currently.
Sentences with «nearby ranch»
It is in better shape now than most nearby ranches. (si.com)
You can visit nearby ranches and take on tropical pastures from horseback. (kauaivacationresorts.com)
Happily for chile lovers, the Apaches opted to attack a nearby ranch instead of the settlers in San Lorenzo. (desertexposure.com)