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Joslin Creek RanchA U G U S T A , M O N T A N A

Introduction

With 277 acres bordering United States Forest Service land, a comfortable cabin, garage and barn, the Joslin Creek Ranch is

waiting for you and your favorite saddle horse. The small alpine stream named Joslin Creek follows the northeastern border of the property and offers fishing for trout and year round water for stock and game. Falls Creek, a mountain fishery, is accessed out the back gate on USFS land. Springs throughout the property offer potential for fish and wildlife habitat improvement. The ranch is divided into 12 separate parcels making it an ideal candidate for a conservation easement or light development. The property is in what is often considered the most scenic part of Montana. It lies directly under Table Mountain and boasts breathtaking views of Steamboat Mountain, which is approximately three miles to the West in the Scapegoat Wilderness area. The Joslin Creek Ranch is an outstanding property for a buyer interested in big game and bird hunting, hiking or riding area trails by horse or mountain bike for the person who loves wilderness and wild places.

Joslin Creek RanchA U G U S T A , M O N T A N A

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AcreageThe Joslin Creek Ranch is 277+ acres and is an

ideal blend of mature timber, open meadows,

wetland and riparian land. Roam the land for a

few hours and it is hard to decide what vantage

point has the best view.

LocationJoslin Creek Ranch lies at the base of the Rocky Mountain Front in the Dearborn River Valley, bordering the Lewis and Clark National Forest, in the shadows of Steamboat and Table Mountains, with the Scapegoat and Bob Marshall Wilderness as your extended backyard. The property is in Lewis and Clark Counties. The state Capital of Helena is the county seat. About 20 miles from the gate lies the historic Cowtown of Augusta, the nearest community and provides basic shopping and dining opportunities, but culturally expect far more. Spend a little time roaming the streets of Augusta and one will see why it’s often called the “Last Original Cowtown in the West.” One will see real cowboys trading stories with authentic back-country wranglers. The annual rodeo is a must-see event, normally held the third weekend in June. The Montana cities of Helena and Great Falls are both about an hour from the property and offer commercial air service, fine dining, shopping, art and cultural opportunities.

ClimateThis property sits at about 5,300 feet in elevation and enjoys a mild climate. Temperatures average in the high 70’s to low 80’s in summer months and the mid 30’s in winter. One can expect well over 300 days a year with sunshine.

Improvements The quality built cabin features an open kitchen and living area with

a bedroom and bath on the ground floor. The open loft provides

excellent space for bunks and beds. The south-facing covered porch and

surrounding trees help keep the cabin comfortable in the summer, giving

the Montana mystique so many buyers seek. As an added bonus for a

mountain cabin with this level of privacy, excellent high speed internet

has been installed as the current owners run their nationwide consulting

business from this location.

There are three supporting cabins that are in excellent condition and

could be repurposed for many uses. The 800+ sqft board and batten

garage is currently purposed as a garage and a tack area for horses. On

the edge of the yard is a small shed currently used for lawn and garden

tools. The overhangs are used for firewood storage. The most recently

added 2,400 sqft outbuilding is a combination office, garage, and open

covered storage area, currently used for hay and machinery. The garage

stalls have 12 foot and 8 foot high doors to the stalls.

• Quality built cabin with a

bedroom and bath on the

ground floor

• Loft area for bunks

• Covered porch

• 800 sqft garage

• Small shed

• 2,400 sqft outbuilding for

office space, garage, and hay

and machinery storage

• High speed internet

Live WaterJoslin Creek is a small spring fed stream that runs along the north and eastern edge of the property

for 8/10 of a mile. Small mountain trout are present in the creek, with the small stream size being the

limiting factor. The ranch’s springs offer potential pond development for onsite fishing as a supplement

to excellent angling on the neighboring fisheries.

Nearby Live Water

Bean Lake is about three miles from the ranch and is

considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Montana,

and it offers great fishing, boating and camping.

“One place where anglers find big trout in abundance, solid fish that stretch an honest 18 to 20 inches or more, fish weighing a true three pounds or better is central Montana’s Missouri River. If you are looking for authentic, big-trout photos, the Missouri is a place to garner them.”-Fly Fishers Bible Montana by Greg Thomas

“If you plan to fish Bean Lake, the odds are high you’ll have the lake to yourself. Few people ever bother to visit this remote lake. According to the Montana FWP, Bean Lake typically has fewer than 200 angler days a year.”

- Big Sky Fishing

This property offers opportunities for viewing or hunting for whitetail and mule deer, elk, and the occasional

moose, black bear and upland birds. Drive almost any direction from the Joslin Creek Ranch and upland bird

hunters will find opportunities to chase pheasants, Hungarian partridge, sharptail grouse, as well as blue and

rough grouse in the area mountains. The well known Montana bird areas of Choteau and Fairfield are less than

one hour to the north and Lewistown is an easy drive to the east.

Elk, deer, black bear, moose, bighorn sheep, Rocky Mountain goat and mountain lion can all be found

in the area mountains and forest. These game animals require a specific tag from Montana FWP to harvest, so start applying and build up preference points for

these tags now. The Bob Marshal Wilderness and the Rocky Mountain Front are some of the nation’s best places to find protected animals like grizzly bears, lynx,

wolverines and wolves. This is truly a wild area with an incredibly diverse list of wildlife.

Hunting & Wildlife THE JOSLIN CREEK RANCH IS A WILD AND SCENIC PLACE, RICH IN

WILDLIFE DIVERSITY.

RecreationSkiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing are popular winter outdoor activities. There are three community downhill

ski areas within easy driving range of the property. In summertime there are numerous lakes, reservoirs, streams

and rivers in the area where folks enjoy boating, fishing and swimming. Exploring the wilderness and mountains in

the area on horseback or hiking will provide days of fun and adventure every year.

Bird watchers, will enjoy the Freezeout Lake recreational area, approximately 45 minutes away, where one can watch

the millions of birds that migrate here, up to 300,000 snow geese and 10,000 tundra swans can be seen at one time.

Other birds include Ibis, cranes, herons and shorebirds of many types rarely seen in other parts of Montana.

Summary• 277 Acres in 12 parcels

• Comfortable cabin, stock barn and garage

• High Speed Internet on property

• Borders USFS

• One mile to Scapegoat Wilderness

• Fishing on Joslin Creek throughout the ranch

• High volume spring producing 150 gallons

per minute

• Approximately 20 miles to the cowtown

of Augusta

• 72 miles to Helena and 67 miles to Great Falls

LISTING PRICE: $2,400,000

TAXES: $2,400 in 2019

CONTACTSFor more information please contact

Craig Janssen at 406.580.5830 orJack McInerney at 406.220.1696

Notes:1) This is an exclusive listing of Live Water Properties LLC; an agent of Live Water Properties must be present to conduct a showing. The owners respectfully request that other agents and/or prospective buyers contact Live Water Properties in advance

to schedule a proper showing and do not attempt to tour or trespass the property on their own. Thank you. 2) Offering subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information provided herein is intended as a general guideline and has been provided by sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy of which we cannot guarantee. 3) Live Water Properties LLC represents the Seller as a Seller’s Agent.

Joslin Creek Ranch- Aerial Map••Maps are for visual aid only accuracy is not guaranteed.