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In the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, just 8 miles from town, this productive 669+/- acre hay and cattle ranch offers year-round water and flexibility for livestock, hay production, grazing rotations, grains, or cover crops. The property combines the practicality of a working ranch with the beauty and quiet of rural Montana. The quaint farmhouse reflects the simple character of ranch life, taking you back to a different time where there is beauty in its vintage charm and well-kept yard. Cottonwood Creek winds through the property beneath mature cottonwood trees, while the surrounding hills provide habitat for whitetail deer, mule deer, pheasants, sharp tail grouse, and occasional bear. Improvements include a large machinery shed with electricity, detached two car garage, barn, corrals, grain bins, and garden area. The sub irrigated hay fields are currently planted to an alfalfa grass mix and typically produce two cuttings annually with strong yields. Licensed Montana brokers are related to the sellers. Property shown by appointment only.

The Lazy K6 Ranch includes 7,000± deeded acres along the Marias River near Fort Benton, Montana. This is a working cattle ranch with productive hay ground and strong recreation value. Located about 90 minutes from Great Falls, the ranch offers scale, water, and hunting in one of Montana's most underrated regions. Option to purchase more deeded ground from the landowner.The Lazy K6 Ranch is a premier 7,000± acre legacy property located along the Marias River just outside Fort Benton, Montana. The ranch is currently being ran as a large cattle operation. Infrastructure includes cross-fencing, water tanks, corrals, and functional road access. A lease-back option offers passive income and continued operational oversight by the current owner, while allowing the buyer full recreational access. Recreational amenities include a private reservoir stocked with tiger trout and largemouth bass, approximately two miles of Marias River frontage with walleye and catfish fishing, and exceptional hunting for whitetail, mule deer, pronghorn, turkey, and upland birds. The ranch borders thousands of acres of state land, expanding access to wildlife and solitude. Historically, the ranch lies in one of Montana's most culturally significant regions. Located near Fort Benton-Montana's oldest settlement and a key center of early trade and expansion-the ranch includes a rare eagle catch site and a buffalo jump, both evidence of long-standing Native American presence. Nearby, the Marias River was the site of the 1870 Marias Massacre, adding further depth to the land's legacy. With operational income, abundant wildlife, private fishing, and cultural landmarks, the Lazy K6 Ranch offers a unique blend of production, recreation, and historical value in one of Montana's most iconic landscapes. Private Reservoir Fishing: A man-made reservoir sits entirely within the ranch boundaries and is stocked with tiger trout and largemouth bass. This private water provides reliable fishing year-round with limited pressure-ideal for anglers looking for a quiet, controlled environment to fish with family, friends, or clients. Marias River Frontage: The Marias River winds through the ranch, offering direct access to one of north-central Montana's hidden fisheries. Known for walleye and channel catfish, this stretch of river also attracts waterfowl in the fall. Whether you're casting a line or setting up for a morning duck hunt, the river is a productive and scenic feature with year-round recreational value. Big Game & Upland Hunting: Whitetail and mule deer are consistent in the river bottoms and surrounding fields, with good age class and solid opportunity each season. The ranch also lies in an area known for producing trophy pronghorn antelope, which roam the open prairie and hayfields. The diverse terrain-cottonwood bottoms, cropland, native grasses, and brushy draws-also supports upland birds, wild turkeys, and a variety of migratory ducks and geese. Ample water, food, and cover hold game throughout the year and provide quality setups for both big game and bird hunting. Lease-Back Option with Full Recreation Access: The seller is open to leasing the ranch back for continued cattle operations. This gives a buyer passive income potential while still retaining full hunting, fishing, and recreational access across the entire property-ideal for an investor, rancher, or sportsman who wants to own land without running day-to-day operations. Operational Cattle Ranch: The ranch is currently being ran as a large cattle operation. Cross-fenced pastures, developed water sources, and functional infrastructure-including corrals, access roads, and water tanks-are in place to keep the operation efficient and workable. Hay Production: There are several areas where hay could be replanted and harvested to support in revenue stream or in cattle production, helping ensure reliable yields year after year. The ground is productive, with flat fields and easy access for equipment. Located just outside Fort Benton in north-central Montana, the area around the Lazy K6 Ranch offers a classic High Plains setting with open vistas, river valleys, and rolling grasslands. Fort Benton-one of Montana's oldest settlements-blends rich frontier history with small-town charm. The nearby Missouri River corridor provides boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing, while Great Falls, just 90 minutes away, offers full services, shopping, and air travel access. The region sees a four-season climate, with cold winters, warm summers, and low humidity. Annual precipitation averages around 12 to 14 inches, supporting hardy native grasses, dryland crops, and hay production. With over 260 days of sunshine per year and minimal snowfall compared to western Montana, it's a climate well-suited to both ranching and outdoor recreation. Located Along the Marias River near Fort Benton, Montana The Lazy K6 Ranch sits in one of the most historically significant regions in Montana. With deep Indigenous roots, frontier history, and cultural landmarks still visible on the land, this 7,000± acre ranch offers more than natural beauty and agricultural value-it offers a connection to the people and events that shaped the American West. Fort Benton: The Birthplace of Montana Established in 1846, Fort Benton is recognized as the oldest continuously occupied settlement in Montana and earned its title as the Birthplace of Montana. It began as a fur trading post on the upper Missouri River and quickly evolved into the most important supply depot for the Northwestern frontier. By the mid-19th century, Fort Benton was a major terminus for steamboat traffic and played a central role in the trade and transport of goods into Montana, Idaho, and Canada before the advent of the railroad. Its strategic location made it a key center for trade with Native American tribes, military expeditions, and westward expansion. During its peak, Fort Benton connected the remote Northern Rockies with the rest of the United States, serving as a springboard for homesteading, ranching, and exploration. Indigenous Legacy and Cultural Sites on the Ranch Long before Fort Benton was founded, the area now known as the Lazy K6 Ranch was home to members of the Blackfeet Confederacy, Gros Ventre, Assiniboine, and other Plains tribes. These groups lived in harmony with the land, using the river, coulees, and breaks for sustenance, ceremony, and community. Two significant Indigenous cultural features on the ranch demonstrate the long-standing human presence and historical importance of this region. Eagle Catch Positioned high above the river valley, the eagle catch site on the ranch is a rare and historically significant structure used by Native hunters to capture golden and bald eagles. Feathers from these birds were prized for ceremonial and spiritual purposes. The technique required immense patience and skill, often involving hunters lying in concealed pits with bait, waiting for the right moment to snare an eagle. This site reflects both the spiritual traditions and the ingenuity of Native cultures, serving as a physical reminder of the sacred relationships between people, animals, and the land. Buffalo Jump Also located on the ranch is a buffalo jump-an archaeological site where bison were driven over cliffs in large hunts. These events were coordinated with precision and cooperation, allowing tribes to harvest meat, hides, and bones to sustain their communities through the seasons. Today, stone drive lines and artifact-rich soils offer insight into these communal hunts, which were essential to life on the Northern Plains for centuries. The Marias River and the Marias Massacre The Marias River has long been a vital artery through this landscape, offering water, transportation, and access to abundant wildlife. It also played a tragic role in American history during the 1870 Marias Massacre, in which the U.S. Army mistakenly attacked a peaceful Piegan Blackfeet camp, killing over 170 individuals-most of whom were women, children, and the elderly. This event occurred not far from the Lazy K6 Ranch and remains a somber reminder of the conflicts that followed westward expansion. Settlement, Homesteading, and Ranching Following the Indian Wars and the decline of the fur trade, the late 19th and early 20th centuries saw a wave of homesteading and ranch development across the Fort Benton region. Families settled the land, built cabins, developed irrigation, and raised cattle and hay in the same valleys that had sustained people for thousands of years. The Lazy K6 Ranch still contains rustic homestead improvements from this period, underscoring the continuity of working the land for livelihood. Today, the ranch continues that legacy, combining productive hay fields, a full-scale cattle operation, and preserved cultural features. It stands as a living history of Indigenous heritage, frontier exploration, and multigenerational ranching in Montana. The Lazy K6 Ranch is located in north-central Montana, just outside the historic town of Fort Benton, and lies within Chouteau County-one of the state's most agriculturally productive regions. This expansive 7,000± acre ranch enjoys an ideal blend of seclusion and accessibility, making it attractive for working ranchers, recreational buyers, or conservation-minded investors. Nearest Town: Fort Benton, MT Situated approximately 15 minutes southeast of Fort Benton, the property offers close proximity to a full range of amenities. Fort Benton (pop. ~1,500) provides basic services including a grocery store, hardware, gas stations, restaurants, medical clinic, K-12 school system, and agricultural supply outlets. As the oldest town in Montana, Fort Benton also offers cultural attractions like the Missouri Breaks Interpretive Center, historic downtown buildings, and a scenic riverfront walking path. Regional Hub: Great Falls, MT The ranch is less than 90 minutes from Great Falls, Montana's third-largest city and the primary regional hub for north-central Montana. Great Falls provides access to a broader range of services including: Great Falls International Airport (GTF) - offering daily commercial flights from Delta, United, Alaska, and Allegiant Major retailers (Costco, Home Depot, Walmart) Veterinary hospitals and livestock sale barns Regional medical centers and hospitals Higher education via the University of Providence and Great Falls College MSU Additional Access & Nearby Features Highway Access: The ranch is accessed via a well-maintained county road that connects to U.S. Highway 87, the main arterial route between Fort Benton and Great Falls. Marias River: The property includes extensive frontage on the Marias River, a quiet and scenic tributary of the Missouri River known for fishing, wildlife habitat, and its historical significance. Public Lands: The area surrounding the ranch includes nearby state lands and BLM tracts, expanding recreational possibilities. Whether flying into the Great Falls International Airport or driving from Fort Benton, the Lazy K6 Ranch offers convenient year-round access with complete privacy and unobstructed views of Montana's wide-open landscapes.

16 Behm Lane, Hysham Mt. Treasure County 4442 Deeded Acres, 2 and 1/2 sections of State Lease and 2300 shares in the Froze to Death Grazing Unit. 240 Acres of Flood Irrigated Ground, rest of the property is Rolling Pasture and is currently running around 200 Head. 18 Recorded Water Rights Excellent Deer, Pheasant and Waterfowl Hunting. Also some Elk. The Ranch is 77 miles to Billings and 73 Miles to Miles City The Ranch is 6671 acres with 4442 Deeded. Majority of the property is rolling grass land with Muggin Creek flowing through it. It has 240 acres of Farm Land along the Yellowstone River with Excellent soils Corn, Soybeans and Alfalfa currently being farmed. 2 Story 2096 Sf House, built 1907, 1258 Sf Main Floor, 890 Upstairs, 240 Basement 1600 Sf Built 1920 900 SF Cabin, No Water but power The Ranch is a diverse recreational opportunity, Cattle, Horses and a Sportsman's Paradise. The Ranch is an active Cattle Ranch, currently running about 200 head. 4200 acres of Deeded Grass Land with 2 and 1/2 sections of State Lease along with 2300 Shares in the Froze to Death Grazing Unit. Excellent water rights with 18 Recorded Rights. 18 Recorded water rights with DNRC along with Shares in Ditch Company for Farm Ground. Ranch is a well managed Cattle operation, not overgrazed with good fencing. Temperature can range from 18 degrees in the winter to 90 degrees in the summer with an average rainfall of 13 inches. The Ranch has been in the Family for several generations but due to other interest the family has decided to sell to someone looking for a true Cattle operation. Nearest town is Hysham with a population of 300. Gas and groceries available. Billings is 77 miles away down Interstate 94 with Logan National Airport. Miles City is 73 miles with a regional Airport.

The Custer Legacy Ranch provides a rare combination to today's market. This self-sustaining 23,500+/- acre deeded ranch is a single contiguous block, along with 1,280 acres of state lands lease totaling 24,780 acres. The ranch has extensive water resources, excellent range conditions, productive irrigated fields, and first class hunting for all species.This extraordinary 23,500+/- acre ranch is exactly what a true Montana ranch should look like. Its western boundaries are heavily timbered breaks that feed into lightly timbered, Ponderosa Pine covered coulees. These pine covered coulees feed easterly, down through rolling grassy meadows that lead to a lush riparian habitat along the banks of the Big Horn River. The improvements on the ranch include four homes, one modular and the historic cabin that provide modern living accommodations for employees and guests. The homes have been maintained and updated as needed. Various locations of structures separate the homes and offer privacy for the occupants. There are several outbuildings at the main headquarters that include the following: two open faced buildings that provide protection for farm equipment, a large, heated shop, oil shed, a mill for grinding grains, 6 grain bins totaling 100,000 bushels of storage, a vet barn, a feedlot/working corrals, and scale house. One of the houses is perfectly located along the timbered foothills on the ranch's western boundary, providing easy access to some of Montana's finest elk & mule deer hunting. This set of improvements is approximately 7 miles from the other improvements and includes an additional log barn, granary, shop and a steel building. Improvements: Home 1: Owners Home: 3 bed/3 bath 3240 sq/ft with a 2 car 2544 sq/ft garage. Home 2: Managers House: 4bed/ 3bath, 2064 sq/ft Home 3: Guest Home with 2 bed/2 bath, 1087 sq/ft Home 4: Ranch Hand Home with 4 bed/2bath, 1448 sq/ft. Log Cabin 1bed/1bath and 1028 sq/ft. Heated Shop: 2,000 sq/ft Vet Barn and Scale House with digital scale. Grain Storage: 6 grain bins totaling 100,000 bushels Open Sheds: 2 open pole sheds for equipment 6 Reservoirs 4 spring tanks 12 stock wells 10 pastures with approximately 2,000 Acres each on the West side of highway. 8 Zimmatic Center Pivots 8 Wheel lines For the avid hunter, prepare for an exhilarating adventure, pursuing bull elk, white-tailed deer, mule deer, antelope, pheasants, turkeys, Hungarian partridge, and sharp-tailed grouse. Notably, this ranch is renowned for its world-class waterfowl hunting, setting the stage for thrilling moments in the field. There also has 11 Hunter Blinds strategically placed throughout the ranch. Mature cottonwoods line the famous meandering Bighorn River for miles and fishing adventures are endless. Although the property slightly intersects the river, opportunities abound, including walleye, sauger, smallmouth bass, and catfish downstream from Hardin, and rainbow and brown trout upstream, including world-class fly fishing with guides and outfitters below Bighorn Lake. The diversity of the waters ensures an unforgettable fishing experience from the shore or the boat. Custer Legacy Ranch offers extensive agricultural opportunities. Boasting eight center pivots, eight-wheel lines, gated pipe, and flood irrigation across 1,100± acres, the high-producing soils cultivate a bountiful harvest of corn, small grains, sugar beets, and alfalfa. The Ranch has extensive water rights that run with the property and also has shares of the Victory Ditch. The ranch is well-maintained and is easy to own and operate. The current owners have offset costs with a farming lease and cattle grazing and have managed the ranch with an emphasis on wildlife productivity while maintaining the natural beauty of the landscape. Pride of ownership is evident throughout the ranch, and the property shares state land boundaries for additional recreation opportunities. The previous owners, T.L. Kemph had a vision and a plan. He had the vision to enlarge his property and was able to purchase land as it came up for sale, creating this heritage ranch which encompasses land from the Big Horn River to Interstate 94. The Kempsinstalled the first pivot sprinklers in the State of Montana and were one of the first livestock producers to introduce Simmental cattle to this area. The current owner has expanded the farm ground by adding three new pivots over the last two years. The Custer Legacy Ranch is a unique farm and ranch, conveniently located 9 miles south of Interstate 94 and 22 miles north of Interstate 90, providing easy transportation of commodities. Due to its vast size, this ranch is located in both Yellowstone and Big Horn Counties. The small community of Custer is located approximately 11 miles north via Highway 47 while Montana's largest city is approximately 65 miles away. Billings, population 110,000, has an international airport, multiple hospitals, and all the amenities needed to provide the necessary products and equipment for operating the farm and ranch. Rarely do we see trophy-caliber ranches like this come to market. The Custer Legacy Ranch has all the desirable features, with unmatched privacy and scenic beauty combined with remarkable conservation and wildlife values. These features and a location only one hour from the Billings make the Custer Legacy Ranch a standout property in the current ranch market.