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Crazy Mountain Meadows
LOCATION Crazy Mountain Meadows is neatly located in a basin on the north west slopes of the Crazy Mountains, 17 miles north east of the town of Wilsall, Montana. Wilsall is the nearest community offering groceries and basic necessities. For general shopping and medical services; Livingston, Montana is an additional 30 miles to the south. Bozeman, Montana one of Montana’s major cities and home of Montana State University is approximately 55 miles south west of the property. Bozeman has commercial air service, shopping centers and major medical treatment. The ranch is accessed by a paved public road.
AREA The Ranch lies in the northwest foothills of one of Montana’s most stately mountain ranges, the Crazy Mountains where elevations climb to 11,214 feet . Flowing from the “Crazies” in this area are numerous small streams and the headwaters of the Shields River yielding abundant water sources. To the west is the Bridger Mountain Range with Flathead and Brackett creeks flowing easterly into the Shields River. The primary industry in the area is ranching and though recreational uses here are increasing due to the availability of streams, rivers, trails and the National Forest there has been little development. Ranches are still to a large degree held by third and forth generation family members. This is a rare opportunity to purchase an improved and highly productive ranch near the Crazy Mountains.
RECREATION Outdoor activities are abundant and accessible. Though not bounded by National Forest land, trail heads and public accesses are within 3 miles. From these points hiking, hunting and horseback riding is almost unlimited. A small creek flows thru the ranch but the Shields River is a major fishing stream and located approximately a mile away. Depending on your desires for hunting; moose mule deer, white tail deer, elk, bear and antelope are all in the area as well as upland game birds. One of Montana’s major ski areas; Bridger Bowl is within an hours drive and cross country skiing is also prominent in the area. Abundant snow normal allows for snowmobiling on the ranch and in the area.
ACREAGE - LANDSCAPE - WATER The Ranch consists of 320 deeded acres, of which approximately 65 acres are irrigated hay meadows, 5 acres in the farmstead and the remaining is a mix of pasture land ranging from sub-irrigated areas near a small creek and in lowlands to more dry land type pasture in the gently sloping areas. Domestic and livestock water is supplied by a well at the building area and irrigation water rights exist for irrigated lands. A small creek dissects the property giving some esthetic value as well as livestock water. The local landscape is a picturesque basin bounded by mountains of 7,500 feet to 10,500 feet with the ranches elevation around 6,500 feet. The basin is gently sloping to the south toward the Shields River.
IMPROVEMENTS THE HOME has the classic look of a mountain cabin but is 2,676 sq. ft. on two levels offering 3 bedrooms and 2 baths with western living delight. Constructed with logs brought in from the Smokey Mountains; craftsmanship and beauty go hand in hand. The western design carries through to the large covered open porch.
THE BARN is 57 feet by 130 feet and is well designed and multifunctional with areas for feed and equipment storage. A small set of corrals are adjacent to the barn with heated waterers.
ENTRY to the homestead area is accented by an attractive pole fence.
CLIMATE This area has a definite 4 seasons all with its own beauty. Winters come with abundant snow fall and as all weather events predicting is not wise but be prepared for some heavy snows and possibly staying for extended periods of time. Below zero temperatures are common as well as bright sun filled days. With Spring comes beautiful budding of trees, early wild flowers, grasses and wild animals. Summers are heavenly, with long days and varied hues of green reaching to Montana’s skies. The fall season bring frost and the changes in colors with beauty unsurpassed.
MANAGEMENT This Ranch has been managed as a registered sheep operation in recent years so fencing and cross fencing is in good condition. Summer grass production is high and livestock ; whether cattle sheep or horses do exceptionally well.
$2,995,000.00 (Map at Bottom of page)
CALL "CHUCK" 406-586-4114 or NEIL 406-328-4085
Neil E. McCaslin - Broker 51 Nye Road - P.O. BOX 752 Absarokee, MT 59001 Office (406) 328-4085 Cell (406) 321-0340 Email: Neil@McCaslinLand.com
* The statements made herein while not guaranteed are from sources deemed reliable, and maps are for visual reference only. This offering is subject to prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice. Description & Photos ©McCaslin Land 2010
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