Rarely does a ranch this size and quality come to the market in Montana. Sprawling in size and bordering thousands of acres of Forest Service lands, three creeks, a small river and a pond set the spectacular scene for this ranch located between Missoula and Helena near the small town of Elliston. Easy access, the location could not be better. Fly into Missoula or Helena for a short drive to your hunting paradise. The ranch operates on a total of
“Between every two pine trees there is a door leading to a new way of life.”
- John Muir
historically been part of a large ranching operation with irrigated hay meadows and seasonal grazing. This large-scale Montana ranch has been thoughtfully put into a conservation easement that
Little Black Foot River Water Rights
PROPERTY FACTS:
• 7,175.524 +/- Acres
• Mike Renig Creek, MacDonald Creek, Telegraph Creek, Little Black Foot River
• Fenced , corrals
• Wheel-line with pump for Irrigation
• Water Rights
• Borders Forest Service
• Easy Access
• Conveniently located between Helena and Missoula, MT
• Hay meadow and pasture
• Conservation Easement with building sites and subdivision possibility.
FAQS
Q: How may building sites are allowed in the conservation easement?
A: Four (4)
Q: How many times can it be divided?
A: On transfer of land, it can be divided 4 times. Montana Land Reliance reports:
“The residential rights do not need to be equally allocated with a subdivision (ex. you could sell 500 acres with no residential right; or 1,000 acres with three residential rights) There can just never be more that four houses on the entire easement property.”
Q; Can a buyer build a pond?
A: See Exhibit B, paragraph 3 of the Deed of Conservation Easement. Montana Land Reliance advises as follows:
“While the easement does not limit the amount of ponds that could be constructed, they shouldn’t be excessively built also as to drastically alter the scenic and open space values the easement was donated to protect.”
Q: Are there areas outside of the conservation easement?
A: Yes. The following are NOT encumbered: Section 16: LTS 1,2,3,4 (131.207 +/- Acres ); Section 16: SE4SE4 (39.955 +/- Acres ); Section 06: SE4SE4 (40 +/- Acres )
The following are partially encumbered: Section 05: SE4, E2SW4, SW4SW4 LESS H/W (259.638 +/- Acres )
Q: Is there power to the property?
A: Yes. Off of Telegraph Creek Rd. Section 20.
PAbout Powell County:
Powell County is located in western Montana, Powell County is a stunning combination of mountains, river valleys and grasslands. There are at six parks at least partially located in this county; Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Flathead National Forest, Helena National Forest, Lolo National Forest, the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area and the Scapegoat Wilderness. This nearly 2,333 square mile county is crisscrossed with numerous creeks that flow into the Clark Fork River, Blackfoot River, South Fork Flathead River and White River.
Powell County ranks 29th in population among Montana’s 56 counties averaging around 7,000 residents.
The county’s economy centering around agriculture, there are many 4th and 5th generation farms and ranches.
Most of the county’s private and commercial travel relies on Interstate 90 traveling through the southern part of the county. US Highway 12 travels from Interstate 90 east to Montana’s capital city of Helena. State Highway 200 runs from east to west through the northern part of the county and State Highway 141 connects US highway 12 to State Highway 200 and runs north to south through the county. Numerous county highways and roads also are maintained in Powell County. Deer Lodge has a small airport with limited services. There are a number of private airstrips throughout the county. Montana Rail Link and Montana Western Railroad provide additional services to the area.
With warm and mild summers with frequent afternoon showers and Fall that extends to late October, winter snow begins to fall in November and a spring growing season from May to September, Powell County experiences all four seasons.
EAbout Elliston:
Elliston is near the Continental Divide and twenty-five miles west of Helena along the Little Blackfoot River in the heart of fishing and hunting country. Montana Tourism says the following about Elliston, Montana. “. . . perches on US Highway 12, just a few miles from the Continental Divide. A mere twenty five miles from Helena, Elliston and the McDonald Pass area has an enormous potential for outdoor adventures. Cromwell Dixon, and Kading Campgrounds, among others, provide ready access to hiking trails in the Helena National Forest. The trails in the Helena National Forest and along the Continental Divide National Scenic Area in the region offer hiking, and snowmobiling. The MacDonald Pass Ski Trails provides twenty seven kilometers of designated cross country ski trails right along the Continental Divide.”
* Maps do not purport to represent a survey accuracy. It is believed they are substantially correct and therefore adequately serve as visual reference to the property.
Angie Enger Broker