- 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 part of the property.
- 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.
- Sale Subject to Tenant's Lease through November 2024.
3,848 Deeded Acres
7,123 BLM Allotment MT05213 & Misc Private In-Holdings
10,971 Total Acres (per BLM)
Broker Note: All acreages are approximate. As is common, a discrepancy may exist concerning the exact acreages amounts for the subject property among the various public records researched.
Driving Directions (warning when wet may be slippery or impassable):
- From Highway 72 south of Bridger, take Golden Lane to Cottonwood Road. Drive just over a mile and you will cross a cattle guard this is where the ranch starts. The ranch is on both sides of the road for the next approximately 9 miles with ranch extending 2-3 miles in width.
- From Highway 310 south of Bridger, take Schwend Road to Cottonwood Road. Drive approximately 2.5 miles and you will cross a cattle guard this is where the ranch starts. The ranch is on both sides of the road for the next approximately 9 miles with the ranch extending 2-3 miles in width.
