This 120+/- ac sanctuary is bordered by the Helena National Forest on two sides with scattered timbered mountains, rolling hills & lush meadows. Greyson & Dry Creek run through the property & are habited by Native Brook Trout. About 600 head of elk, an abundance of Mule Deer, Mountain Lions & Bear frequent the property regularly. Accessed on a county maintained road 15+/- miles from Townsend. Enjoy boating & fishing on Canyon Ferry lake 15 minutes away. 50+/- miles to Helena & Bozeman.
Location
This serene lush property is located 15+/- miles southeast of Townsend Montana. Townsend is the county seat for Broadwater County. Bozeman and Helena and their respective airports are approximately an hour drive in either direction. There are several ski hills within a 125+/- miles including Big Sky, Moonlight Basin, Bridger, Showdown, Great Divide and Discovery.
Acreage
This Montana recreational escape consists of 120+/- acres with Dry Creek running on the North side of the property. It is bordered on the south and east side by the Helena National Forest.
Recreational Opportunities
This property is a recreation enthusiast’s paradise with central access to many recreational endeavors. Enjoy hunting and hiking in the Helena National Forest. Fish the creek that runs through or drive over to Canyon Ferry Lake or one of the three renowned rivers nearby and fish until you catch your limit or until you drop. Ski one of the several ski hills within an hour and a half drive.
Fishing:
Canyon Ferry Lake is 33,535 acres of pleasure for fishing, sailing, and water sports galore. Game fish include Brown Trout, Burbot, Rainbow Trout, Walleye and Yellow Perch. Other species present are Brook Trout, Common Carp, Fathead Minnow, Largemouth Bass, Longnose Dace, Longnose Sucker, Mountain Whitefish, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Stonecat, Utah Chub and White Sucker.
The Gallatin River is about twelve miles long from its origin at the confluence of the West and East Gallatin rivers to Three Forks, Montana, where it joins the Jefferson and Madison rivers to form the Missouri River.
The Jefferson River originates at the junction of the Big Hole and Beaverhead rivers, near Twin Bridges, Montana, and runs northeasterly 77 miles to Three Forks, where it joins the Madison and Gallatin rivers to form the Missouri River.
The Madison River originates in Yellowstone National Park at the junction of the Firehole and Gibbon rivers and flows in a northerly direction for 140 miles to Three Forks, Montana, where it joins the Jefferson and Gallatin rivers to form the Missouri River.
(FWP 2008)
Hunting:
Several hundred head of elk roam the property. Mule Deer are not a rare sight. Mountain Lion and Bear traipse the land once in awhile. Grouse flutter by without warning.
The Helena National Forest offers a vast array of hunting opportunity.
Forest Service Access:
Helena National Forest is located in west-central Montana, in the United States. Covering 976,000 acres (4,000 km²), the forest is broken into several separate sections. The eastern regions are dominated by the Big Belt Mountains, and are the location of the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness, which remains much as it did when the Lewis and Clark Expedition passed through the region. The western sections have both the continental divide and the Scapegoat Wilderness area, which is part of the Bob Marshall Wilderness complex. The southern region includes the Elkhorn Mountains.The forest is composed of a mixture of grass and sagebrush covered lowlands with "island" pockets of lodgepole pine and more mountainous areas where Douglas fir, spruce and larch can be found. The rocky mountains in the region do not exceed 10,000 feet (3,000 m).
Helena National ForestThe grizzly bear has a sizeable sustained population in the northwestern section of the forest, especially in the Scapegoat Wilderness. Black bears are numerous as are elk, moose, mule deer, and antelope. There are also small populations of bighorn sheep and mountain goats. Along streams and lakes, sightings of nesting bald eagles and other birds of prey are becoming more common due to protection of these species and their vitally important waterways.
700 miles (1100 km) of hiking trails are located in the forest along with numerous trout streams and several lakes. There are over a dozen improved campgrounds. Snowmobile use is common in the winter months as is cross-country skiing.
Interstate 15 runs north-south and U.S. Route 12 runs east-west through the area. The largest nearby city is Helena, Montana, which is also the state capital, and the headquarters location for the forest.
The forest was the site of the 1949 Mann Gulch fire, which claimed the lives of 13 firefighters and which was the subject of Norman Maclean's book Young Men and Fire.
In descending order of land area the forest is located in parts of Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, Powell, Jefferson, and Meagher counties.
(Wikipedia 2008)
Access
Access the property from Dry Creek road which makes up the Northern border of the property and is a county maintained road.
Community
Broadwater County - As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 4,385 people, 1,752 households, and 1,270 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (1/km²). There were 2,002 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.04% White, 0.27% Black or African American, 1.16% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. 1.32% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 25.5% were of German, 14.5% English, 12.9% Irish, 9.9% Norwegian and 6.3% French ancestry according to Census 2000. 98.0% spoke English and 1.3% German as their first language.
There were 1,752 households out of which 30.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.40% were married couples living together, 6.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.50% were non-families. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.20% under the age of 18, 4.80% from 18 to 24, 26.20% from 25 to 44, 27.40% from 45 to 64, and 16.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 104.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,689, and the median income for a family was $36,524. Males had a median income of $28,495 versus $19,500 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,237. About 7.60% of families and 10.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.70% of those under age 18 and 7.90% of those age 65 or over.
(Wikipedia 2008)
Description of the land
Topography:
Open High Mountains, rolling hills, and meadows
Elevation, Precipitation, and Climate
Property sits around 6000+/- sf above sea level. Mean temperature in January is 19 and in July 66
Natural Water Resources
Creeks, Rivers, and lakes
Improvements
No improvements except for fence on South and East side of property.
Fencing
Fenced on south and east side.
Wells
None
Roads
Maintained county road on the North side of property.
Wildlife
Elk, Mule Deer, Mountain Lion, Bear
Timber
Scattered Timber pelts the property.
Water Rights
None
Mineral Rights
Call Listing Agent for more information.
Leases and Permits
None
Utilities and Services
Phone and electricity are within a half mile of property
Surrounding Cities
Helena and Bozeman are about 50+/- miles from the property.
Showings
Call Nancy Oakes for showing at 406.581.1956! Easy to show!
Price
$490,000
Brokers Comments
There is additional land available consisting of a total of 3440+/- acres. Call listing agent for details!
Contact Listing Agent for Exact Legal Description
Nancy Oakes
Broker, CRB, GRI, ABR, RLI, RRS
Cell:(406) 581-1956
Fax:(866) 908-1956
NancyOakesRealEstate@gmail.com
