212-Acre Milk River Cottonwood Farm in Malta, Montana for Sale

Located approximately 15 miles west of Malta, Montana, Milk River Cottonwood Farm offers 212.75± deeded acres combining productive irrigated agriculture with approximately two miles of winding Milk River frontage and exceptional wildlife habitat. High-producing alfalfa fields occupy much of the property, while mature cottonwood bottoms, timbered river bends and native grazing acreage create a diverse landscape for both agricultural production and recreation.

With 143.803± irrigated acres, 68.947± grazing acres and established irrigation water rights, the property provides a productive agricultural base in the Milk River Valley while offering the privacy and recreational appeal increasingly sought in smaller Montana landholdings.

Irrigated Agriculture

The agricultural foundation of the property is approximately 143.803± irrigated acres, currently utilized for high-production alfalfa.

Established irrigation water rights support the farm ground, creating an income-producing component with the flexibility to continue hay production or potentially support other crops suited to the area and available water.

An additional 68.947± acres of grazing and native ground complement the irrigated acreage, bringing the total deeded ownership to 212.75± acres.

The combination of productive irrigated fields and native river-bottom ground makes the property equally attractive as a standalone agricultural investment or as an addition to an existing farming and ranching operation.

Acreage Breakdown

● 212.75± Total Deeded Acres

● 143.803± Irrigated Acres

● 68.947± Grazing Acres

● Approximately 2 Miles of Milk River Frontage

2± Miles of Milk River Frontage

What separates this property from a traditional irrigated farm is its extensive Milk River frontage.

Approximately two miles of the Milk River wind along the property, creating sweeping bends, wooded bottoms and a substantial riparian corridor. Mature cottonwoods and heavier timber line portions of the river, providing shade, privacy and important wildlife cover alongside the productive agricultural fields.

From the air, the contrast is striking: irrigated fields transition directly into a mature river-bottom ecosystem, giving the property both agricultural productivity and recreational character within a relatively manageable acreage.

Whitetail Deer & Upland Bird Habitat

The relationship between irrigated agriculture and the Milk River corridor creates excellent wildlife habitat.

Whitetail deer utilize the mature cottonwood bottoms and heavier river cover, with the adjoining alfalfa fields providing a readily available food source. The property also offers habitat for pheasants and other upland game birds, particularly along field edges, grass areas and timbered portions of the river corridor.

For a future owner interested in improving the recreational component, the combination of productive farmland, approximately two miles of river frontage and established cover creates opportunities for additional habitat management, food plots or strategically managed sanctuary areas.

This gives the property a legitimate farm-and-hunt combination rather than recreational value being an afterthought.

Near Malta, Montana

Located approximately 15 miles from Malta, the property offers the privacy and wildlife associated with the Milk River corridor without sacrificing convenient access to town.

Malta serves as the agricultural and commercial center of Phillips County, providing farm and ranch services, supplies, healthcare, lodging, dining and other everyday amenities.

The location makes the property practical for an agricultural producer while also appealing to a recreational buyer looking for a Montana retreat that remains easy to reach and manage.

Production Meets the Milk River

Milk River Cottonwood Farm brings together several characteristics that are increasingly difficult to find within a property of this size: productive irrigated acreage, established water rights, approximately two miles of Milk River frontage, mature cottonwood timber and quality wildlife habitat.

Whether purchased for agricultural production, hay income, hunting and recreation, expansion of an existing operation or as a long-term Montana land investment, the property offers a compelling combination of productivity and river-bottom habitat just 15 miles from Malta.

Listing ID: 25008-005260