The Cross M Ranch consists of 1460 deeded acres, 40 acres of BLM lease, and 110 acres of private lease which is not guaranteed to transfer to new buyer. Stretching across rolling hills and winding coulees, this methodically maintained ranch embodies the essence of the Montana frontier, offering a sanctuary for both cattle and wildlife alike. As you traverse the undulating terrain, you’ll be captivated by the timeless allure of Montana’s open range. Established roadways provide easy access to new or favorite recreational spots. Cross M Ranch is a private outdoor sanctuary in Montana’s four seasons. Cross M ranch is a well-balanced Central Montana Ranch, with modest improvements including an older barn, lean-to-shed, round pen for breaking horses, extensive corral system, calving facilities and with 60+/- acres of irrigated hay base. Pastures and rangeland are predominately native species of grass along with extensive areas of sage and juniper cover. With several water rights including irrigation and stock water rights, along with a huge reservoir the Cross M Ranch is well watered. This ranch is owner rated at 80 pair with supplemental hay for the winter months. Abundant water resources, including lively ripples, cool pools, encompass the ranch’s 1.3± miles of Upper Deer Creek and support the diversity of wildlife. Depending on the time of year, the creek offers excellent fly-angling opportunities for brown and brook trout. The ranch is home to mule deer, whitetail, antelope, bear, turkey, Hungarian partridge, grouse and many other birds.
The Stagecoach Trail Ranch was once a corridor in the old west providing passage to travelers from Billings to Bozeman. Today this hunter’s paradise also serves as a major corridor for wildlife between two large land holdings that harbor herds of Elk, Mule Deer and Antelope. Not only does it offer the aforementioned species but, also, it offers black bear, turkey, upland birds, and mountain lion. The two parcel property consists of 1,280 +/- acres in total. Of this contiguous two section ranch, there is 160+/- acres of dryland hay acreage with the remainder being lightly timbered filled draws and hills. The property gains elevation from east to west with spring fed tributaries carving out draws to the center of the property where the stagecoach trail was once located. The old stagecoach trail is now part of the county road where the two seasonal tributaries flow towards until meeting the Deadman’s Creek that flows west to east throughout the main property. In it’s current capacity it is a working ranch maintaining a balance of smaller ruminants and cattle. The headquarters of the ranch features the main 16’x80’ 3B/2B modular home, homestead, barn, 7 additional outbuildings, and corrals. Additionally, there is a 2023 16’x80’ 3B/2B modular home at the eastern border of the property. The Stagecoach Trail Ranch offers a multitude of opportunities at big and small game. It has historically been maintained as a self sustaining, easily ran livestock operation with adequate improvements. It is easily accessible 12 mile drive via the Greycliff exit from Interstate 90 to the headquarters of the ranch or 9 miles from Reed Point, MT. The old stagecoach trail is now the maintained county road that bisects the property running east to west. The road and trail systems on the ranch offer ease of access to traverse the terrain. Following the county road is the Deadman’s Creek that runs throughout the property nearly year round. The topography, springs, and surprisingly diverse terrain of this contiguous holding enable it to thrive as a wildlife oasis that is situated between two large estates. To complement this, it also excels with its locale, has ease of access, terrain, and water. This ranch affords a unique opportunity to own a productive hunting property in South Central Montana. Come join us for a tour of the Stagecoach Trail Ranch in “The Best Last Place”.
Big Timber is located in Montana. Big Timber, Montana has a population of 1,752. Big Timber is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 31.79% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 31.12%.
The median household income in Big Timber, Montana is $55,714. The median household income for the surrounding county is $59,238 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Big Timber is 38.7 years.
The average high temperature in July is 85.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 17.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 15.3 inches per year, with 50.2 inches of snow per year.
