11 +/- miles northwest of Geyser, Montana. 45 +/- miles east of Great Falls, Montana.
Acreage
3,256 +/- deeded acres. 120 +/- state lease acres.
Recreational Opportunities
Riding, hiking.
Fishing:
Pond fishing.
Hunting:
District 447 for elk and deer. Highwood is noted for good bull elk. District 470 for antelope. Upland birds and pheasant.
Forest Service Access:
Borders Forest Service on the north side for half +/- mile.
Access
County road.
Community
Geyser has schools K thru 12.
Description of the land
Some of the best grass land in Montana.
Topography:
Rolling foothills to timbered mountain land.
Livestock Consideration:
Presently cow/calf and yearling operation.
Elevation, Precipitation, and Climate
4,500 - 6,800 feet. Approximately 18 inches of rainfall/year. Good mountain soils.
Natural Water Resources
Three live water creeks originate on the ranch: Hay Creek, Erwin Creek and Byrnes Creek. There are also numerous springs.
Improvements
Main Residence:
House built in 1915, remodeled in 1994.
Shop
30’ x 40’ shop. Machine shed.
Barns and Corrals
5 barns and outbuildings. 40’ x 70’ calving barn and working corrals.
Fencing
Border fence of 3 to 4 barbed wire on all but 160 +/- acres of high mountain pasture. Cross fences of 3 to 4 barbed wire.
Wells
One at buildings approximately 30 feet deep.
Water Enhancements
Well for domestic use. Pond and developed spring for livestock.
Roads
Located on county road. Approximately 8 miles of gravel to Highway 200.
Wildlife
Elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, antelope, upland birds, pheasant, bear, mountain lion, bobcat and coyote.
Timber
Large aspen groves and heavily timbered pine mountains.
Water Rights
Livestock and domestic use.
Mineral Rights
Rights, if any, will transfer upon sale.
Leases and Permits
State lease on 120 +/- acres.
Utilities and Services
Electricity and telephone.
Taxes
Approximately $4,500.
Showings
Please contact Robert Fritz, Sales Associate, at (406) 390-1109 for an appointment.
Price
$4,500,000
Brokers Comments
The good ones don’t get traded a lot and this is a good one! The Highwood Mountain Ranch has changed hands twice; once around 1915 and again in 1936. This ranch goes from benches of hay ground to rolling foothill pastures to timbered mountains, all the while being watered by 3 spring-fed creeks originating on the ranch. Located in a rainfall area of more than 18 inches. You don’t find them any better!
Contact Listing Agent for Exact Legal Description
Contact Nancy Oakes, Broker, at (406) 581-1956 or Robert Fritz, Sales Associate, at (406) 390-1109 for more information.
