This high desert ranch is operated with Deeded and BLM lands being checkerboard'ed and fenced together.
* There are 3,848 deeded acres with additional leased acres making the total size of this unit nearly 11,000 acres.
* 5 pastures are part of a Grazing Plan which includes both deeded and leased acres. The Grazing Plan is from May - November and accommodates 140-160 pair. The BLM lease payment is $600-$700/year.
* There are 2 additional pastures which consist of only deeded land and are not part of the grazing plan. There is flexibility with what you do with these 2 pastures (approximately 400 acres). This is on the lower end towards Bridger, Montana and the power is nearest to this area.
* Cottonwood Creek Road runs through the property and it is a county road.
* There are 8.5 miles of newer fence (built 2017-2019). There are many miles of natural rim
fence which you can see on the map.
* The ranch is very well balanced with water sources. They include Cottonwood Creek, 6 wells
(all with solar pumps) and 15-16 Reservoirs.
* Power goes through the NW corner of the property.
* A natural gas pipeline runs along Castle Coulee Road and goes through the ranch.
* Lions, bobcat, bear, elk and moose pass through.
* Bird population include huns, pheasant and grouse.
* There are numerous improvement projects (fence repairs, reservoir clean-out, solar well
maintenance) which will transfer to new owner or stay in existing tenant's name.
* Long-time tenant is an asset to the property and would be willing to stay.
* There are several in-holdings participating in land trades for ease of operation.
* Points of interest such as Hatcher Pass and Deer Hill are on this ranch (on BLM lands).
* Wells average from 8 - 17 gallons per minute.
* MSU Weather station located on property.