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Western Agri Financial, Inc. is pleased to bring the “Pryor Mountain Ranch” to the buying market! This authentic ranch is located in Bridger, Carbon County, and spans 3,794.82 contiguous acres (5.92 sections) in south central Montana. The ranch lies in the western shadows of the Pryor Mountains, named for Sergeant Nathaniel Pryor of the Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery. Pryor and his detachment were camped on the north end of the Pryor Mountains, and during that fateful night the local Crow Indians stole all of his horses.
One of the most famous quotes in history comes from the Crow Chief Arapooish, as he perfectly described the Pryor Mountains as Crow Indian Country:
“The Great Spirit has put it exactly in the right place… When the summer heats scorch the prairies, you can draw up under the mountains, where the air is sweet and cool, the grass fresh, and bright streams come tumbling out of the snowbanks… In the autumn, when your horses are fat and strong from the mountain pastures, you can go into the plains and hunt the buffalo.”
His statement rings as true today, as it did in his day, and no wonder the Crows have fought for centuries to keep this land as their own!
While, the “Pryor Mountain Ranch” does not lie on the Crow Indian Reservation, it does lie adjacent to the western boundary of the reservation, on the north end of the valley known as “Bowler Flats”. This area is rich in western and ancient history, and a long record of human occupation. The famous “Absarokee” mountain range, just west of the “Pryor Mountain Ranch”, name was taken from the Crow Tribe, “Absa” meaning large beaked bird, and “Rokee” meaning children. The Pryor Mountains are considered more blessed than other mountain ranges, as they are a place to fast and receive visions. The mystical tribe of Little People’s… home is a cave near Arrow Rock just a couple miles east of “Pryor Mountain Ranch”. This cave is supposed to have supernatural powers for one who is able to withstand the little people’s abuse before they give you supernatural power! Another Indian name for the Pryor Mountains is “the land of the eagle” originated because of the “Thunderbird” mystery.
The “Pryor Mountain Ranch” consists of 2,170.56 deeded acres, 984.26 acres of BLM leased lands, and a 640-acre state of Montana Lease again all completely contiguous. The ranch is quite diverse consisting of 643.16 acres of highly productive farmland and 3,151.60 acres of upland pastures. This ranch is well watered and has been used as a “stand-alone” ranch for livestock production.
The Pryor Mountains are famous for “Big Ice Cave”, the “Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range”, and an isolated portion of the Custer National Forest. The Big Ice Cave is located in the Custer National Forest, open to the public, and consists of pre-historic ice.
The world famous “Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range” was established in 1968 thanks to ranchers in the area wanting to preserve the wild horses that have been scientifically dated to Cortez Conquistadors. The Federal Government pushed to gather and sell the horses at auction, but local ranchers stood against the government and finally received authorization to establish the wild horse range to be administered by the BLM and Forest Service. Descendents of the horses are still free roaming and can be viewed today on the “Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range”!
The “Pryor Mountain Ranch” lies just 55 miles south of Billings, Montana’s largest city, and home of Logan International Airport. Billings has all the amenities of a modern western city, including the finest medical facilities in the northwest. Cody, Wyoming lies 55 miles to the south with commercial air service, and local attractions include the Cody Night Rodeo, Buffalo Bill Museum & Historical Center, Winchester Firearms Collection, the Irma Hotel and the east entrance to Yellowstone Park! Red Lodge, Montana and the Red Lodge Mountain Ski Resort, and Golf Course are just 45 miles east of the “Pryor Mountain Ranch”. The world famous Big Horn River supporting some of the finest trout fishing in the world lies just 30 miles east! The Northeast entrance to Yellowstone Park and Cooke City, Montana are just 75 miles to the west.
Pryor Mountain Ranch is the epitome of a classic, western, ranch! Rugged, wild, good water and fences tucked up against the Pryor Mountains with an indescribable southern view of the Absarokee Mountain Range. This ranch and appurtenant leases is favorably priced at $2,400,000 or $1,106 per deeded acre. Pryor Mountain is represents a rare investment opportunity of security, enjoyment, and appreciation in value.
Montana residents believe:
“If your lucky enough to live in Montana, you’re Lucky Enough!”
How could you be luckier than to live on the “Pryor Mountain Ranch”? Call Lon E. Morris (1-406-896-8300) today for an exclusive showing of the “Pryor Mountain Ranch”
(All photographs in this brochure were taken on the “Pryor Mountain Ranch” and are the exclusive property of Western Agri Financial, Inc.)
500 West Bench Rd. • Roberts/Red Lodge, MT 59070 • (406) 855-1884