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Wisdom - #161621

$1,550,000

Location

The Steel Creek property is located approximately five road miles from Wisdom, MT and is accessed from Wisdom via paved Highway 43 and graveled roadway. The property is bisected, in part, by Steel Creek and adjoins Bureau Of Land Management (BLM) and United States Forest Service (USFS) lands to the north and east and State of Montana and private lands to the west and private lands to the south. The small town of Wisdom (pop: 114) is located in the heart of the Big Hole Valley and serves as the central area of the valley’s commerce. Dillon and Butte are located within approximately 75 miles of Wisdom and offer expanded commercial, institutional and cultural resources. Butte has an international airport.

Acreage

The property consists of approximately 617 deeded acres. A survey of the property is in progress to determine actual boundaries and area. The property is also associated with a BLM Grazing Lease for 25 animal unit months (25 AUM) and USFS Grazing Permit on adjoining USFS lands for 150 pair for ninety days. The combined property and associated public lands leases and permits has historically been utilized for cattle grazing during summer months, 150 pair for approximately four months. The property is moderately sloped; with outstanding views of the Big Hole Valley and the Wisdom area. Electricity and telephone services are adjacent to the property.

Recreational Opportunities

Within the Big Hole Valley and surrounding areas, the opportunities to have fun are virtually limitless: hiking, camping, trail riding, horse packing, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, motorcycling, ATVing, prospecting, boating, fishing, hunting, swimming, viewing scenery, bird watching, picnicking, mountain climbing…..and so much more!

The Big Hole River’s source is in the south end of the valley. It’s the outlet for some 149 lakes including Miner, Twin, Mussigbrod, Van Houten, and Pintler, which are all accessible by vehicle. Numerous hiking trails can be found across the valley, as well as trails for motorbikes, ATV’s, horses...whatever your outdoor mode of transportation may be!

Wisdom is surrounded by the Beaverhead and Pioneer Mountains, as well as the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness.

The Big Hole National Battlefield offers a year round visitor center, an informational film, museum, walking trails and interpretive walks and talks concerning the Battle of the Nez Perce.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS: Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Jackson Hot Springs, Bannock Ghost Town, Chief Joseph Ski Touring Trails, Lost Trail Ski Area, Discovery Ski Area, Maverick Mountain Ski Area, Old Works Golf Course, Lost Trail Hot Springs, Blue Ribbon Fly Fishing...the list goes on and on!

Community

Wisdom, Montana was named by USA today as one of the top ten great places to find hope, comfort and justice. This spectacular town located in the Big Hole Valley is home to about 115 people. Just a little off the beaten path, located on Highway 43, sits this small village at an elevation of 6245 ft. Wisdom was named for the Wisdom (now the Big Hole) River that flows through the town. In 1805 Lewis and Clark, at the confluence of the tributaries of the Jefferson River near the present site of Twin Bridges, decided to name the three streams for the three "cardinal virtues" of the President and benefactor, Thomas Jefferson. But Philosophy, Philanthropy, and Wisdom proved to be too much for later settlers, who changed the names to the Big Hole, Beaverhead, and Ruby. But the town kept the name Wisdom and later a nearby waterway was named the Wise River. The other two virtues seem to have been lost entirely in the renaming process. (from Cheney's Names on the Face of Montana, Mountain Press Publishing Company).

Wisdom and the surrounding area maintains a moderate climate with annual average snowfall of 100 inches. Average annual rainfall over 6 inches per year although recent years have brought a decline of precipitation to Southwest Montana in general. Average Annual Temperature is 53 degrees F. Record High Temperatures, less than 100 degrees F. Average Annual Low Temperature: 22 degrees Record Low temperatures near minus 60 degrees F. The nearby Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest which is home to numerous mountain ranges, creeks and spotted with mountain lakes, gives access to literally thousands of acres of public lands for all types of recreational enjoyment including hiking, hunting, fishing, cross-country & downhill skiing, camping, backpacking and more! Located approximately nine miles from the property is Clark Canyon Reservoir which expands the recreational activities to boating, jet skiing & water skiing.

The location of Wisdom further enhances the desirability of the town with larger cities all around. Located only 120 miles from Missoula, 80 miles from Butte and 62 miles from Dillon, three larger cities that offer a considerable array of commercial, institutional and social enterprises including, grocery, banks, auto-dealers, movie theater, churches, restaurants, hotels, & taverns.


What can you find in Wisdom?

Big Hole National Battlefield
Forest Service District Office
K-8 Wisdom Elementary
Mason’s Hall
4-H Club
Volunteer Ambulance and Fire Department

Description of the land

Elevation, Precipitation, and Climate

Property elevations varies between approximately 6,100 to 6,500 ft above mean sea level. Annual temperature, precipitation and snow pack vary widely on a year to year basis as is common in Montana. Average maximum temperature is around 50 degrees with July and August averaging in the high 70’s. Average minimum temperature is around 20 degrees with December, January and February averages in the low single digits. Average annual precipitation is around 12” and total snowfall averages 56”.

Natural Water Resources

Steel Creek meanders through a portion of the property which lies below the access road for approximately one-half mile and provides an easily accessible riparian setting. There is a developed well located in the NE corner of Section 6 which is utilized for stock water purposes.

Improvements

There are no building improvements on the property. There are numerous outstanding building sites at various elevations on the property offering outstanding views, privacy and reasonable access. The property above the road is perimeter fenced.

Showings

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE A SHOWING PLEASE CONTACT OUR EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGENT
Frank Colwell, Managing Broker
Ranch and Recreational Specialist
106 N. Main St./P.O. Box 400, Twin Bridges, MT 59754
Phone: 406-684-5686 Cell: 406-596-1076 Email: frank.colwell@prumt.com

Price

$1,550,000

Brokers Comments

This property is located in an area of abundant history and natural resources. It borders public lands (USFS and BLM) and is bisected in part by Steel Creek. Some residential development has occurred in this area; this property would be a good candidate for similar developments. Thus, we like this property for it’s established agricultural uses, excellent hunting and fishing location and present/future development potential.

Contact Listing Agent for Exact Legal Description

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE A SHOWING PLEASE CONTACT OUR EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGENT
Frank Colwell, Managing Broker
Ranch and Recreational Specialist
106 N. Main St./P.O. Box 400, Twin Bridges, MT 59754
Phone: 406-684-5686 Cell: 406-596-1076 Email: frank.colwell@prumt.com