Lord Ranch

Introduction

The Lord Ranch is majestically placed along 1.8± miles of the famous Smith River and 6± miles of the Missouri River. This once in a lifetime ranch is only 15 miles from the vibrant town of Great Falls, Montana and only 5 miles from the quaint little town of Ulm, Montana. The ranch is comprised of over 4900± deeded acres and operationally combines 865± acres of productive hay ground, 218± of that is situated under one newer extensive pivot with 417± acres sub irrigated and remaining acres of dryland hay crop. Three cuttings of alfalfa hay are in production each year. There are thousands of acres of new fenced pasture complete with cross fencing and spring fed water dispersed throughout the ranch. A mix of bench topped rolling hills with native grass and lush riparian river bottom provide a healthy mix of terrain and vegetation suitable for a variety of wildlife. Thus, providing endless hunting opportunities for any level of sportsman. The uniqueness of this property offers habitat and cover for whitetail deer, mule deer, antelope, upland birds, and waterfowl, as well as the ranch’s cattle herd. Additionally, the Lord Ranch is not tied by a conservation easement, leaving you no boundaries as to what can be done on this piece of property. Ranches this unique rarely come on the market.

Lord Ranch » Great Falls, Montana

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Lord Ranch » Great Falls, Montana

• Recreation » Hunting •

River frontage and rolling benches combine to create some of Montana’s most breathtaking scenery. This type of land is special, rare, and incredibly scenic. As you sit atop any of the benches, your view spans as far as your eyes can see. Lord Ranch has abundant wildlife including; white-tail and mule deer, antelope, upland birds and waterfowl. With generous amounts of river frontage, between the Smith and Missouri Rivers, this provides private access to two of the most well-known rivers in the state of Montana. In the morning watch the wildlife on the green banks of the rivers that run alongside the ranch, during the day explore the buffalo jump, Cannonball Coulee, and the ancient teepee rings that combine to be impressive qualities of the ranch. In the evening watch the sunset peacefully descending behind the soaring Rocky Mountain Front and famous Square Butte of Cascade County all while ending the night marveling at the true definition of Gods Country in the Big Sky State of Montana.

Lord Ranch » Great Falls, Montana

History

The Lord Ranch is rich in history. The history behind this ranch runs deep of stories told and some never spoken of. In Charlie Russell’s book, Trails Plowed Under – Stories of the Old West, he wrote about his time on the Lord Ranch, riding the range and eventually came to a stop at Cannonball Coulee with his buddy Charlie Brewster. Buffalo jumps overlook the riverfront acres, teepee rings are authentic and still seen from the benches on the south range, Lewis and Clark traveled this very property. It is rumored that while Lewis and Clark were traveling through, they drank the water from a spring near the intersection of the Smith and Missouri rivers and got sick with dysentery. They shot a deer across the river and their trusty dog drug it back for them to eat. This ranch has been in the family since 1962 and is what the west was made of, filled with fascinating heritage of the west.

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Cannonball Coulee » Lord Ranch » Great Falls, Montana

Improvements

There are 4 modest ranch houses located in the bottom of two of the ranches’ spring fed coulees. The entire ranch is mainly fed off natural springs, and two water rights are intact. Surrounding each of the home bases is a good set of pipe calving corrals and working corrals. Also located throughout the ranch are several shops, quonsets, equipment sheds, barns, calving barns, grain bins and sheds.

Lord Ranch » Great Falls, Montana

The Lord Ranch is a place to escape, go back in time to imagine how things used to be. Gather with friends and family on this unique property, to tell stories, share adventures and to make a lifetime of memories. From riverbanks to hillsides, rushing water to waving grass, the Lord Ranch is ready for new stewards and sportsmen to carry its legacy forward.

Lord Ranch » Great Falls, Montana

• Location •

» Great Falls is only 15 miles away, with the Great Falls International Airport at the interstates’ entrance into town. The city of Great Falls is famous for the Great Falls of the Missouri River. It is named after the falls as it is truly the city's most iconic landmark due to its beautiful and free-flowing cascades. Built as a railroad hub, Great Falls initially relied heavily on ore smelting in its early years. Black Eagle Dam, opened in 1890, was the first hydroelectric dam built in Montana and the first built on the Missouri River. The energy industry helped give the city of Great Falls the nickname "The Electric City“. Great Falls is a community with grand traditions, rich history and superb recreational and cultural amenities for the entire family. When you visit, take a moment and remember to reflect on the fact that you're walking in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, Charlie Russell, the Blackfeet Indians, and the buffalo.

» Ulm is the closest town to the Lord Ranch at just 5 miles away. Ulm is a quaint little town located right on the Missouri River. Ulm, southwest of Great Falls, off of I-15, is a small community that is host to what is believed to be one of the largest buffalo kill sites in the United States. First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park (formerly known as Ulm Pishkun)includes interpretive trails and a visitor center. Ulm also provides fishing and floating access to the Missouri and Smith Rivers and is near the Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge which supports a variety of water birds with both nesting and migration habitat.

» Helena is 79 miles from Ulm. One and a half centuries ago, Helena became the "Queen City of the Rockies" with the boom brought on by the 1864 gold strike. Helena grew along Last Chance Gulch and in 1875 became the Montana territorial capital. Today the state capital’s grand architecture, numerous museums and historic sites offer a real glimpse into the rich and deep history of the city. Helena also boasts a vibrant cultural center with a busy event calendar, eclectic shopping, art galleries, terrific local bands, great restaurants, local microbreweries, and an epic trail system and Great Divide Ski Hill.

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Lord Ranch » Great Falls, Montana

Ranch » Great Falls, Montana