113 Acres in Stillwater County, Reed Point, Montana

The gently lapping sound of the Yellowstone River fills the mountain air near Reed Point, Montana on this glorious property. The parcel of 112.61 acres is flood irrigated with power and surrounded by barbed wire fencing. Five water rights transfer with the sale of this riverfront property. The views highlight gorgeous mountains against a sapphire blue sky, lush green grazing grass, and mature towering trees housing songbirds. Make these lovely meadows at the Yellowstone River bottom a place of peace where you can stroll along the riverbank and fish the premier trout waters and breathe in the fresh air! Bring your animals or horses and let them enjoy the fertile vegetation. Become a part of the close-knit small-town Reed Point, Montana. Local Area Reed Point, Montana is in Stillwater County and sits in a paradise of beautiful land for camping and hiking, crystal waters for boating and fishing, and scenery that takes your breath away. The picturesque setting promotes tranquility. Reed Point is bordered by the mighty Yellowstone River to the north and has the Beartooth Mountains amassed to the south and the Crazy Mountains to the west. This small town has a big personality and displays it at the annual Great Montana Sheep Drive held each Labor Day Weekend. Basically, it is a wild and wooly time that is Montana's version of the Running of the Bulls! Additionally, there is a Yellowstone River Boat Float held annually in July. It is no wonder this community is home to the "World's Largest Small-Town Parade!" The Corps of Discovery came through the area of Big Timber, Montana in 1806 led by Captain William Clark. In 1883, the Northern Pacific Railroad came through the area prompting the construction of a railroad station giving way for the town of Big Timber. The town was named for the large Cottonwood trees growing along the Boulder and Yellowstone rivers that converge here. In 1880, two Irishmen, Charles McDonnell and Edward Veasey drove 3,000 head of sheep from California to Montana. Sheep and cattle ranching became a major industry in the area. In 1901, the first woolen mill in Montana was built in Big Timber. While farming and ranching predominately support the economy, platinum/palladium mining is also a major contributor. Big Timber is also the gateway to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. Area Attractions Crazy Mountains The Crazy Mountains are the most prominent in Montana located northwest of Big Timber, Montana. The island range is approximately 30 miles by 15 miles in size and climbs to 7,000 feet in a dramatic transition from prairie to peaks! The highest pinnacle in the range is Crazy Peak at 11,214 feet. Ice, wind, and water sculpted the saw-toothed ridges and created more than 40 jewel-like lakes Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness The Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness spans 943,648 acres along the Montana and Wyoming border. The forest covers the juncture of two mountain ranges, the Beartooth and the Absaroka Mountains. The area is illustrated with extremely rugged terrain and picturesque topography. The forest includes hundreds of…

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Reed Point, 59069 Montana

County: Stillwater