1,765 Acres in Lewistown, MT - $2,250,000
Location:
The ranch is located in a beautiful setting just a couple miles north of the Judith Mountains. Roy is 5 miles to the east which has a K-12 School and adequate general services. Also is it 30 miles southwest to Lewistown; 145 miles west to Great Falls and 140 miles south to Billings.
Lewistown Area:
Lewistown (Pop. of 6,500) is in the Center of Montana surrounded by five area mountain ranges. Lewistown is 130 miles from Billings and 105 miles from Great Falls, both have service for major airlines. There is commercial air service from Denver to Lewistown.
Ranch Size:
This ranch contains about 1,746 + deeded acres plus 100 State lease acres all on the south side of US Highway 191. The Farm Service Agency indicates about 1,095 acres have been tilled at one time or another. Presently there are 400 + acres of productive hayland and the balance of 695 + acres is improved pastu...
This ranch contains about 1,746 + deeded acres plus 100 State lease acres all on the south side of US Highway 191. The Farm Service Agency indicates about 1,095 acres have been tilled at one time or another. Presently there are 400 + acres of productive hayland and the balance of 695 + acres is improved pasture.
Box Elder Creek:
Box Elder Creek has numerous Beaver Ponds and provides a good supply of water to the cattle year round. This creek is surrounded by Willows, Buffalo Berries, Chokecherries, and Service Berry Bushes.
Agricultural Operation:
This land is part of a large commercial cow calf cattle ranch. Owners have relatives that are leasing the property for pasture and hay. There are about 400 acres of hay meadows along the Box Elder Creek drainage. Farm Service Agency data indicates there are 695 acres of improved pasture.
Climate:
This land is part of a large commercial cow calf cattle ranch. Owners have relatives that are leasing the property for pasture and hay. There are about 400 acres of hay meadows along the Box Elder Creek drainage. Farm Service Agency data indicates there are 695 acres of improved pasture.
Water:
This is a well water ranch-simply put this ranch does not have a shortage of water. Even during the drought this ranch has sustained itself. Sources include 2 miles of Box Elder Creek, reservoirs, natural springs, and wells. See attached list of water rights and well logs.
Habitat:
Box Elder Creek has numerous Beaver Ponds and provides a good supply of water to the cattle year round. This creek is surrounded by Willows, Buffalo Berries, Chokecherries, and Service Berry Bushes.
Wildlife:
This is an incredible Bird Hunting Property with Pheasants, Huns, and Sharptails. The ranch has a high number of Whitetail Deer. Antelope and Mule Deer also are on the ranch. The meadows, several varieties of trees and brush, and live water provide a perfect home for an abundance of wildlife.
Conservation Easements:
There are no conservation easements in place on this property. The subject is an excellent candidate for a Conservation Easement.
Improvements:
About one mile off the highway on a private road is a modest set of buildings including a home remodeled in 1980 with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, numerous Sheds, a Quonset, Pole Buildings, and corrals. See attached a detailed list.
Ranch Country:
This is very good ranch country. The native range in this area and on the ranch include grass species such as Western Wheatgrass, Needle and Thread grass, Green Needle grass, June grass and Blue Grasses. This is a north slope ranch which is favorable for strong grass and hay production.
Comments:
This is a gem. Ranch is in a beautiful setting. Convenient location along one mile of US Hwy 191. Land is all in one block all on one side of the road. It is almost all deeded. It has an abundance of water and it is very productive. If you are looking to live in a beautiful private setting with an abundance of wildlife this is it.
Price:
$2,950,000.00
Owners to reserve minerals.
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