Endure the tranquility of hunkering down in a tree stand while the birds chirp and the wind slightly rustle the leaves of the mature trees standing on the sprawling banks of the blue-ribbon fishing waters of the Yellowstone River. The acreage lies in the fertile river valley just outside Reed Point, Montana. Access is convenient off the frontage road. Flood irrigation keeps the vegetation lush and hearty to feed sheep, goats, cattle, or horses. The panoramic views of the mountains take your soul to a place of peace while fresh air fills your lungs. It's a rare opportunity to own acreage with plenty of life-giving water. Recreating in the area is easy as there is hunting, camping, fishing, or whatever adventure your spirit can conjure! Local Area Reed Point, Montana is in Stillwater County and sits in a paradise of beautiful land for camping and hiking, crystal waters for boating and fishing, and scenery that takes your breath away. The picturesque setting promotes tranquility. Reed Point is bordered by the mighty Yellowstone River to the north and has the Beartooth Mountains amassed to the south and the Crazy Mountains to the west. This small town has a big personality and displays it at the annual Great Montana Sheep Drive held each Labor Day Weekend. Basically, it is a wild and wooly time that is Montana's version of the Running of the Bulls! Additionally, there is a Yellowstone River Boat Float held annually in July. It is no wonder this community is home to the "World's Largest Small-Town Parade!" The Corps of Discovery came through the area of Big Timber, Montana in 1806 led by Captain William Clark. In 1883, the Northern Pacific Railroad came through the area prompting the construction of a railroad station giving way for the town of Big Timber. The town was named for the large Cottonwood trees growing along the Boulder and Yellowstone rivers that converge here. In 1880, two Irishmen, Charles McDonnell and Edward Veasey drove 3,000 head of sheep from California to Montana. Sheep and cattle ranching became a major industry in the area. In 1901, the first woolen mill in Montana was built in Big Timber. While farming and ranching predominately support the economy, platinum/palladium mining is also a major contributor. Big Timber is also the gateway to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. Area Attractions Crazy Mountains The Crazy Mountains are the most prominent in Montana located northwest of Big Timber, Montana. The island range is approximately 30 miles by 15 miles in size and climbs to 7,000 feet in a dramatic transition from prairie to peaks! The highest pinnacle in the range is Crazy Peak at 11,214 feet. Ice, wind, and water sculpted the saw-toothed ridges and created more than 40 jewel-like lakes Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness The Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness spans 943,648 acres along the Montana and Wyoming border. The forest covers the juncture of two mountain ranges, the Beartooth and the Absaroka Mountains. The area is illustrated with extremely rugged terrain and picturesque topography. The forest includes hundreds of lakes, high-rolling plateaus, and deep, glacier-carved valleys. The wilderness provides excellent hunting and fishing opportunities. There is also hiking, horseback riding, camping, and wildlife viewing. Beartooth Highway The famous Beartooth Highway has 68 miles of winding roads waiting to be navigated. This unique highway climbs to the highest elevation in both Montana and Wyoming! It's considered an All-American Road that holds a designation as one of the most beautiful in America. With switchbacks and glorious scenery, travelers can gape at wildlife and the snow-capped Northern Rocky Mountains. The highway tops out at the nearly 11,000-foot Beartooth Pass. The highway is traditionally open from Memorial Day through Columbus Day.
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