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Western Agri Financial, Inc. is pleased to bring this incredible farm to the market! The property lies 18-miles north of Ryegate, Montana, in the shadows of the Snowy Mountains and the Lewis & Clark National Forest. Old time residents, refer to this area as the Women’s Pocket, and while the exact origination of this terminology has been lost to history, many interesting theories exist!
The early history of Montana was developed along the Musselshell River (just 19-miles south of the property), and a young, soon to be famous Montana artist, C. M “Charlie” Russell made his way up the Musselshell in 1880. Charlie got off the train at Harlowton, Montana (just a few miles west of this property) and started work as a cowboy on large ranches in the area. His time working in the early, open range, country of Montana, would prove to be the foundation of his realistic paintings, forever capturing the incredible view-sheds and history of Montana’s early days. Ultimately, Charlie was bestowed the title of “Mr. Montana” by the State of Montana! His paintings bestowed him immortality.
The Rothiemay Farm & Merrills Springs Creek, consist of 5,864.43 deeded acres categorized as follows:
Rangeland 136.11-acres
Dryland Farm Land 5,644.05-acres
USDA Wheat Base 3309.66-acres
Irrigated Farm Land 80.00-acres
Farmstead 4.27-acres
Total deeded acreage 5,864.43-acres
The current owners report the following to be the cropping program for the up-coming year:
New stand (2017) of Roundup Ready Alfalfa 1,936-acres
Mature stand of Alfalfa/Grass 20-acres
Pivot Irrigated Roundup Ready Alfalfa 86 -acres
Other croplands 3,076-acres
Merrills Springs Creek, is most unusual for this area, originates on the property, and has water rights dating back to 1880! While, Merrills Springs Creek has not been developed, it appears it has all of the correct ingredients, and the supporting water rights, to be developed into an excellent trout fishery at an extremely favorable price! Average annual precipitation for this area, is 14-inches.
The following Water Rights on file with State of Montana DNRC:
40A 25723-00 100-gpm 80-acres
irrigated from Merrills Springs Creek 11-28-1979
40A 25724-00 79.3 acre ft.
80-acres maximum Merrills Springs Creek 11-28-1979 (This right is associated with 40A 25723-00)
40A 30107164 20-gpm
Stock. Groundwater (well) 4-11-1926
40A 30107189 20-gpm Stock.
Groundwater Merrills Spring Creek 4-5-1900
40A 73844-00 20-gpm
Stock . Groundwater 3-12-1990
40A 30107193 12-gpm
Stock Groundwater 4-5-1920
40A 30107192 15-gpm
Stock Groundwater 12-31-1951
40A 30107191 8-gpm
Stock Groundwater
Merrills Spring Creek 4-9-1910
40A 30107190 12gpm
Stock Groundwater Merrills Spring Creek 1-1-1926
40A 30107188 12gpm
Stock Groundwater Merrills Spring Creek 1-1-1930
40A 30107187 25gpm
Stock Groundwater Merrills Spring Creek 1-1-1934
40A 30107186 Stock Surface
Merrills Spring Creek 12-31-1880
40A 30107185 Stock Surface
Merrills Spring Creek 6-7-2016
40A 30107175 12-gpm
Stock Groundwater 4-4-1955
Real Estate Taxes for year 2017, were $11,930.
The acreage is believed to be correct, but exact acreages should be verified by the Buyer.
Property Improvements include the following:
- 80-acre Center Pivot Irrigation System, including Diesel Generator
- 5-11,700 bu. full floor aeration drying grain bins
- 2-25,000 bu. aeration floor grain bins
- Total grain storage capacity 108,500 bu.
This high quality farm lies in the heart of Montana! Montana’s largest city, Billings lies 62-miles to the South-East via State Highway 12 and State Highway 238. Logan International Airport is located at Billings and connects this area to the entire world! Billings is a regional trade center, has the finest Medical Facilities, and Financial Services on the Northern Plains. Other amenities include the Billings Symphony, Alberta Bair Theatre, Rocky Mountain College, Montana State University-Billings, fine restaurants, bars, grills and Honky Tonks. Excellent hotels including the completely refurbished Historic Northern Hotel abound in Billings! Recreation is unlimited in the area, and Yellowstone National Park lies a 143-miles south west of Billings and is accessed via the “All-American Road” the spectacular Beartooth Highway. From Arts to Darts Billings has it all!
Summary
This property lies in an historic, productive, and excellent location. Properties of this size and quality, in this area, do not come on the real estate market often. The property is priced at $4,600,000 the equivalent of $784 per deeded acre. This pricing is conservative to the current market, and is considered an excellent value, especially considering Merrills Springs Creek is located on the property! Buyer Broker Cooperation is valued, and for more information, or to schedule a showing, please call:
Lon E. Morris, Broker
Western Agri Financial, Inc.
406-855-1884
