6860 Raven Rd, Helena, MT 59602

This 160 +/- acre parcel is an original Montana homestead. It is located within Section 22 of South N2, T11N, R5W. Rancho Vista is a very picturesque ranch in this area. It is secluded, offers views of the surrounding hills, and features plenty of natural peace and quiet. A portion of Three Mile Creek runs through the property's northeast corner. There are also two springs that offer dependable and inexpensive sources of water for livestock and game. There is easy access to Public Lands for further recreational opportunities.<br/>Rancho Vista is located just to the west of Helena, Montana. The area surrounding it consists of scattered rolling hills, creek bottom with smaller areas of grassy hills, evergreen timber, rocky outcroppings, and small creek valleys with rock-lined walls. Helena is located near the Continental Divide of North America. Strategically situated alongside 1-15 and just North of 1-90 (60 miles to the south). Glacier National Park is to our north and Yellowstone National Park is to the south of Helena. Rancho Vista offers some of the best habitat in Montana for wildlife watching and hunting. Elk and mule deer highlight this property, plus there is an abundance of other wildlife throughout the area. Habitat is good for game birds as well. Food resources are bountiful in the area along with good watering holes. The healthy growth of trees and on the ranch provide a <br/>haven for the wildlife in the daytime while the early evenings find the animals traveling to the fields and to nearby watering holes.There is a caved-in mine entrance on the property, not too far from the original homestead. The ranch is in an area that was historically part of Montana's Gold Rush. Helena's Last Chance Gulch is within 8 air miles and the Gold Rush towns of Marysville, Austin and Silver City are also quite close if you have the desire to check out some ghost towns and other mining history. Bird and big game hunting opportunities are abundant within this pa