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Near the quaint town of Alder, 5 miles from Ennis and 70 miles from Bozeman, this 8,871 acre ranch takes in over three miles of the Ruby Reservoir. Contiguous, rich in natural resources and history with diverse physical characteristics, from gentle sloping alluvial benches and sandy shores of the trout filled reservoir, elevation 5,400 ft. to sheer rocky rugged peaks, elevation 7,000 ft. The ranch and surrounding public lands offer outstanding wildlife habitat with resident herds of elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, antelope, moose, bear and mountain lion. Upland birds and waterfowl migrate through the ranch and are plentiful. Historically used as a summer cattle grazing operation, this wildlife and scenic ranch offers an owner unlimited opportunities.

Location:
Ruby Lake Ranch is located along the eastern side of the Ruby Mountain Range in what’s considered the Ruby Valley, one of Montana’s better kept secrets near the small rural towns of Alder, Sheridan and Virginia City, in Madison County, Montana. These towns provide the normal complement of social and commercial services including schools, medical services, grocery shopping, auto repair and restaurants. The Madison County Airport is 20 miles north and has a 4,800 ft. runway. Bozeman, a 75 mile drive is a thriving community, pop. 32,000 plus, has an international airport, hospitals, broader shopping and more restaurants and a university. There are two ski areas within a two hour drive from the ranch.

Property Details and Acreage:
The ranch starts with over three miles of shoreline on the 2,000 acre Ruby Reservoir, with sandy beaches, and caves along a rugged shoreline at an elevation of 5,400 feet, providing boating, fishing and irrigation storage. The Ruby Lake Ranch has excellent water and irrigation rights, which could be enhanced with pivot sprinklers for better irrigation, stock water and water for wildlife. The ranch has essentially four eco-systems ranging from riparian, high dessert, dessert alpine and the sub alpine mountains of the Ruby Range with secret canyons, and several streams, creeks and lakes. The upper part of the ranch climbs to 7,000 feet with extensive native forests, spring fed meadows, basins, and rugged rocky peaks. Historically used as a summer grazing operation, this ranch has tremendous potential with its abundant natural resources, variety of terrain and extensive wildlife populations. The Ruby Lake Ranch consists of the following:
6,671 Deeded Acres, +/-
2,200 Leased Acres,+/- BLM
Total Deeded and Leased 8,871 Acres +/-

Water Resources:
Including the ranches three miles of frontage on the Ruby Lake, the ranch has great potential for water development, with several projects underway. There are numerous springs, including two large warm springs, several ponds providing fisheries development. Currently over 300 acres are irrigated, with the potential for more. The following are a list of the water rights associated with the Ruby Lake Ranch:
Right#         Use    Source    Point of Diversion   Share
41CW196296  IR  Garden Creek  707S04W      100%
41CW196297  IR  Warm Springs  707S04 W      100%
41CW196300  IR  Garden Creek  1307S05W      100%
41CW196301  ST  Hinch Creek   2706S05W      100%
41CW196306  ST  Garden Creek  3106S05W    proportional

Recreation and Wildlife:
The Ruby Lake Ranch with its variety of terrain and surrounding public lands provides ideal wildlife habitat with resident herds of elk, mule deer, whitetail deer, antelope, moose, bear and mountain lion. Ruby Lake and the other water sources on the ranch attract waterfowl on their migrating path as well as upland game birds. The Ruby lake Ranch is located in the ideal recreation area just minutes from the Ruby, Beaverhead, Big Hole, Jefferson and Madison Rivers. The ranch is under two hours to Yellowstone National Park and several ski areas. The ranch itself is considered a horseback ranch providing endless riding and hiking opportunities.

Conservation Easement Potential:
Ruby Lake Ranch is an opportunity waiting to happen for the Buyer who may want to place a conservation easement on part or the entire ranch. Significant tax benefits are available which could greatly reduce the acquisition price of the property while protecting its long term beauty, agricultural and wildlife resources while remaining private to its ownership.

Real Estate Taxes:
Real estate taxes for Ruby Lake Ranch are $2,885.00

Ruby Lake Ranch is available for $24,800,000, inclusive of all real estate, fencing and irrigating improvements, water rights and mineral rights.