Shawmut MT Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Locomotive Butte towers over this historical and versatile ranch. The sandstone rimrocks pile up in astonishing landforms while the fields below sprawl out among 2,104 deeded acres. The south central Montana ranch will support 130 pairs or 260+ yearlings seasonally with proper management and can support 100 pairs year-round. Rafter J Ranch boasts an Artesian well with geothermally heated water that gravity feeds every pasture. Concrete stock tanks are located in each of the five pastures. A perennial stream traverses the ranch in addition to the 2 seasonal springs. With native grasses encompassing the valley floor, an elk herd of 120 head frequently visit. Other wildlife that can be seen include mule deer, antelope, black bear, mountain lion, and bobcat. The Montana ranch has a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom manufactured home well equipped as living quarters or a fabulous hunting base camp. The ranch is fully operational with working corrals, sorting pens, and numerous outbuildings.