At over 8,688+/- deeded acres, the Broken Circle Ranch is one of the largest contiguous ranches available in the Deer Lodge Valley, in scenic Western Montana. Not only is this ranch a productive commercial cattle operation with annual surplus hay sales, but also a sportsman's paradise. Miles of the Clark Fork River wind through the ranch and create an active riparian area supporting a large whitetail deer population and offering abundant fishing opportunities. The ranch is also home to an abundance of antelope with several trophy bucks harvested in the past few years. With excellent cattle working facilities and several well-situated and comfortable homes this ranch is a complete package available for today's discerning buyer.LOCATIONThe ranch is conveniently located close to the mountain and agricultural community Deer Lodge, Montana. The friendly town is flanked by the scenic Flint Creek Range and towering Mount Powell to the west and the Continental Divide to the east. The second oldest town in Montana, Deer Lodge was originally called both Cottonwood and Spanish Fork, but was renamed Deer Lodge in 1864 as it was located in the middle of the Deer Lodge Valley with the Deer Lodge River running through it. Today Deer Lodge River is known as the Clark Fork River as it was renamed in honor of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Deer Lodge County, incorporated in 1865, was one of the original 8 counties in the newly formed Territory of Montana, and the city of Deer Lodge was the county seat. Today visitors and residents alike may experience the historical roots of this community with a visit to the Grant Khors Ranch, which was once the headquarters of a 10 million acre cattle empire. Today the headquarters offers numerous annual events to take visitors back in time to experience life in the west when the agriculture roots in this ranching community first began.Mileage from Deer Lodge to major Montana Cities and airports:37 Miles to Butte81 Miles to Missoula55 Miles to Helena122 Miles to BozemanACREAGE AND DESCRIPTIONRiver, creeks and varied terrain from river bottom to high mountain pastures, hay meadows and dryland pasture this 8,688+/- deeded acre property has 596 pivot, 142 wheel line, 140 flood, (additional pivot can be added) and additional ground could be flood with almost 1,000 acres sub-irrigated. Over 4 miles of the Clark Fork River traverse through the lower portion of the ranch creating a lush riparian habitat in which both cattle and wildlife thrive. Almost 1,000 sub irrigated river bottom acres provide abundant pasture for cattle spring, summer and fall. Current owners operate a successful cattle operation and sell surplus hay each year. This productive ranch produces over 3,000 ton hay annually. Additional pivots or irrigated grounds could be developed by a new owner to expand the operation further.RECREATION AND WILDLIFEHunting and fishing opportunities on the ranch are second to none. Whitetail deer make the lower portion of the ranch their home and with well-managed hunting practices in place, numerous trophy bucks are harvested each year. In addition to excellent whitetail hunting, the coulees and draws on the upper slopes provide shelter and attract numerous bull elk and big mule deer bucks. The ranch is also home to an abundance of antelope as well. In fact, two of the largest scoring antelope west of Billings were harvested on the Broken Circle Ranch! The riparian area amasses close to 1,000 acres and includes miles of the Clark Fork River creating an ideal habitat for both ducks and geese. Current owners enjoy hunting for waterfowl and also fishing along the Clark Fork River with their family and friends. Additional recreational opportunities in the Deer Lodge Valley and surrounding National Forest and Wildlife Management Areas are limited only by the imagination. Fishing in the scenic mountain lakes provides satisfaction to the most experienced fishermen. In fact along the ridge between Deer Lodge Mountain and
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