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IntroductionSince 1888, the Hayes Ranch has been held by the same family and is located

in a valley where large contiguous pieces of land rarely change hands.

The Hayes Ranch, which comprises 1,736 acres of productive irrigated

and dry land pastures, pivot-irrigated croplands, forested wetlands and

timbered upland benches is now on the market. Miles of small streams

and extensive water rights combined with a diverse topography provides

excellent production opportunities, as well as valuable wildlife habitat

for deer, elk and countless other non-game species. Located within 20

minutes of Missoula, the Hayes Ranch is one of the most proximate large

land purchase opportunities to the Garden City of Montana.

The Hayes RanchP O T O M A C , M O N T A N A


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The Hayes Ranch lies in the heart of the Potamac Valley and contributes to a large portion of the valley’s

open view-scape. After following the Blackfoot river upstream along state Highway 200, views of the

river are replaced by views of lush grass and cattle country. The Potomac Valley is an open, fertile valley

stationed in an otherwise mountainous surround: the Garnets flank the south and Morrison Peak looms to

the north. Montana’s second largest city, Missoula is only twenty minutes away, a cultural escape affording

limitless opportunity to experience music, arts, dining and amenities.

LocationT H E H A Y E S R A N C H I S

L O C A T E D T W E N T Y M I N U T E S F R O M M O N T A N A ’ S S E C O N D L A R G E S T C I T Y , M I S S O U L A .

Historic structures built by the current owner’s

great grandfather include a residence,

icehouse and a beautiful historic barn. Other

improvements include several pivots, wheel lines,

sheds and silos for grain storage. The ranch has

perimeter fencing and cross fencing, with dirt and

gravel roads throughout for access.

Improvements• R E S I D E N C E H O M E

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Winding for miles throughout the fields of the Hayes Ranch are the small streams of Ashby, Camas and Arkansas creeks, all of which eventually drain

into Union Creek, a tributary of the Blackfoot River. Each body of water is home to native westslope cutthroat and wild brook trout. Ashby Creek

was identified as a home to a genetically pure strain of native cutthroat trout and was part of a major restoration project in 2006 to help protect the strain.

Led by the Big Blackfoot Chapter of Trout Unlimited, the project reconnected Ashby creek to its original channel within the ranch, a channel that had been

ditched years ago for agricultural purposes. Restoration engineers made improvements to increase habitat diversity and channel stability and made use of a

marshy area which acts as a natural fish barrier ensuring this native strain of cutthroat will thrive for years to come and continue to reproduce without the

presence of non-native rainbow trout.

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The Hayes Ranch topography and mix of lush meadows, irrigated cropland combined with adjacent

stands of upland timber, create valuable wildlife habitat for countless animals, both game and non-

game species. Most notably, resident populations of whitetail deer thrive within the ranch and populations

of elk can be found during most seasons. Pivot-irrigated cropland adjacent to timbered foothills provide

both excellent bedding cover for deer and elk and food sources within the property’s boundaries. A 615-

acre timbered bench overlooks the pivots and abuts nearly 38,000 acres of state lands for additional hunting

opportunities.

Hunting & Wildlife T H E H A Y E S R A N C H I S A W I L D A N D S C E N I C

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Conservation Easement

A portion of the Hayes ranch is under a conservation

easement that protects open spaces and valuable

wildlife resources, while still allowing future landowners

two additional residential structures, within three

designated areas. Additionally, 600 acres of the ranch

remain unencumbered, creating ideal building sites, as

well as opportunity for significant financial and/or tax

benefits to the future landowner, through additional

conservation easement opportunities.

Summary

Continue the Hayes tradition of production

on a ranch rich with agricultural history

or modify land use to manage the property

exclusively for wildlife, hunting, and fishing.

The Hayes Ranch is one of the few ranches

available in the Blackfoot Valley and certainly

one of the closest to Missoula.

LISTING PRICE: $4,900,000TAXES: $8,731CONTACTS

For more information please contact Tom Hilley at 406.239.0639

[email protected] or, Dan Mahoney at 406.360.7373 [email protected]


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.

Hayes Ranch - Location Map••Maps are for visual aid only accuracy is not guaranteed.



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



Hayes Ranch- Terrain Map••Maps are for visual aid only accuracy is not guaranteed.



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