Big Spring Legacy Ranch

PROPERTY OVERVIEW

2,315.5± Deeded Acres

3.0 Mile of Creek

80+ Years, One Family

Located 10 miles northwest of Lewistown, Big Spring Legacy Ranch is 2,315.5± contiguous deeded acres that has been owned and cared for by the same family for more than 80 years.

The ranch pairs a productive agricultural base and working headquarters with 3.0 miles of Big Spring Creek, owning both banks, and private habitat for elk, deer, upland birds and turkeys. The land climbs from irrigable creek bottoms and cropland benches into native range, brushy coulees and timber on the southwestern edge of the South Moccasin Mountains.

There is no conservation easement, and paved road access and three phase power are already in place. For a buyer looking for private trout water, strong bird and big game country and a true working ranch within easy reach of town and a jet capable airport, Big Spring Legacy Ranch is a rare opportunity in Central Montana.

Big Spring Legacy Ranch sits in the heart of Central Montana, about 15 minutes from Lewistown. The area is known statewide for its upland bird, deer and elk hunting and for the spring fed water of Big Spring Creek.

Town services are close, yet the ranch stays private and quiet.

The ranch's 2,315.5± contiguous acres move from irrigable cropland bottoms along Big Spring Creek to

native range, brushy coulees and scattered timber. The land has been used for livestock grazing

alongside grain and hay production, and the mix of open ground and heavy cover serves both the

operation and the wildlife.

Cropland & Irrigation: About 275 acres of tillable ground has historically been seeded to millet, sainfoin and small grains, with ± irrigable acres served by senior Big Spring Creek rights.

Grazing: Cross fenced native pasture, coulees and timber provide grass, shelter and water from the creek, springs

and wells.

Leases: There are no active grazing or crop leases in place, so a new owner can put the ranch to work on day one.

The centerpiece of the ranch is 3.0 miles of Big Spring Creek, with the owner holding both sides of the streambed. A 2022 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks electrofishing survey conducted on the ranch shows water that has grown from its hatchery influenced past into a strong, self sustaining wild trout fishery.

Fed by a large, temperature stable spring source, this section is now primarily a wild brown trout fishery, with browns outnumbering rainbows nearly 4 to 1. The survey recorded multiple age classes, with wild browns up

to 19.1 inches and rainbows up to 18 inches. Limestone influenced spring water meets deeper, wider runs with scattered rock structure, creating current seams and deep holding pools. A healthy population of 14 inch mountain whitefish, which depend on cold, cleanwater, speaks to the quality of the creek.

Summary

Big Spring Legacy Ranch offers 2,315.5± contiguous acres held by one family for more than 80 years, just 10

miles from Lewistown. A working headquarters, paved access, three phase power and a productive base of

cropland, hay ground and native range make it a complete operating ranch from the first day.

Its defining feature is 3.0 miles of Big Spring Creek with ownership of both banks, a wild trout fishery buffered from public pressure, backed by senior water and private hunting for big game and upland birds