New Listing

Valley’s Edge at Jones Creek Ranch

TBD South Valley Road, Lima, MT

$1,900,000

210 +/- acres

Property Description

Set at the Valley’s Edge, where the open valley floor begins to rise into the mountain hillsides, the property carries a distinct character that sets it apart from typical valley-floor acreage. The landscape includes aspen groves, timbered draws, mature vegetation, native range, water influence, and varied topography, capturing the quiet, untouched character that defines this remarkable region.

The discerning buyer looking for that rare find will appreciate the unique offering this 210± acre holding represents. Located just west of Lakeview in the heart of Montana’s storied Centennial Valley, this exceptional property offers an opportunity for the buyer seeking privacy, beauty, wildlife habitat, and a true connection to the land.

Jones Creek runs through the property, attracting wildlife and enhancing the natural setting. The natural transition from grassland to timbered foothill terrain creates excellent cover, movement corridors, and habitat diversity for deer, elk, upland game, and other native wildlife. The surrounding Centennial Valley, near the famed Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, is also known for its abundance of native bird species, including sandhill cranes, waterfowl, and raptors.

This is a place where you can exist quietly alongside the land and its wildlife. Wildlife moves freely here, largely undisturbed, as it has for generations. Mature vegetation, timbered draws, water, and natural screening from the terrain create a level of seclusion that allows you to be truly tucked away—out of sight, out of mind—where even neighbors and the wider world feel a long way off.

With its remote location, diverse terrain, strong habitat value, and unmistakable Centennial Valley setting, this tract is well suited as a private retreat, recreational basecamp, conservation-minded holding, or legacy land investment in one of Southwest Montana’s most remarkable valleys. The property is currently not encumbered by a conservation easement, preserving flexibility for the next owner while also creating the opportunity to explore a voluntary conservation easement in the future if long-term habitat protection, open-space preservation, or stewardship planning align with their goals.

Rarely do properties of this size and character come available in the Centennial Valley. This is a true opportunity to own a piece of one of Montana’s most unspoiled and quietly extraordinary landscapes.

All information is presumed reliable and accurate, but Buyer and Buyer’s agent are responsible for completing their own due diligence to their satisfaction.

Offerings

Multiple purchase options:

210+/- Acres located south of the road offered at $1,900,000.

309.7+/- Acres located north of the road offered at $1,700,000.

66.7+/- Acres located north of the road offered at $400,000.

CONTACT BROKER

Property Facts

The Centennial Valley

Spanning roughly 450,000 acres, the Centennial Valley is one of the least developed areas in Montana. Its sweeping grasslands, wetlands, and riparian areas look much as they did a century ago, with minimal human impact. With no cell service, stores, or fuel, and a human population often under 100 in the summer, the valley offers a remote, high-lonesome experience. Its wildflowers in spring, golden aspens in fall, and unmarred vistas draw nothing but adventure. These features make the Centennial Valley a vital ecological, cultural, and historical gem, balancing conservation with traditional ranching in a largely untouched landscape. 

Ranching Heritage & History

Named in 1876 by rancher Rachel Orr to honor the U.S. centennial, the valley has a strong ranching tradition. The valley’s history includes indigenous presence, early trappers like Osborne Russell, and the Monida-Yellowstone Stagecoach route (1898-1913), which ferried tourists to Yellowstone. 

About 100,000 acres of private land in the Centennial Valley are owned by multi-generational ranch families who work with conservation groups to preserve open space and wildlife habitat through easements. 

Water

The Centennial Valley contains the farthest traceable source of the Missouri River, starting as a trickle from a spring in the Centennial Mountains, flowing through Hell Roaring Creek and Red Rock Lakes. The property is traversed by Jones Creek and Winslow Creek, providing a vital water source for wildlife and livestock alike.

Wildlife

This historic working ranch lies within a region known for its exceptional wildlife corridors, migratory birds, and proximity to protected lands, making it a prime candidate for conservation easements or ecological investment.

The Centennial Valley also serves as a critical migration route for wildlife, connecting Yellowstone National Park to the northern Rockies, including Central Idaho and Canada. It supports iconic species like grizzly bears, wolves, moose, elk, antelope, and wolverines.

The nearby Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is an 83,446 acre refuge established in 1932, protecting the largest wetland complex in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Its haven for over 260 bird species, including the highest nesting density of trumpeter swans in the West, and hosts one of two primary swan migration corridors. It also supports rare Arctic grayling an high winter moose populations.

Similar Properties

Elk Canyon Ranch

Dillon, MT

The Elk Canyon Ranch stands out as the best offering currently on the market in Montana, providing unparalleled quality and unmatched opportunities for discerning elk and big game hunters. This…

$4,450,000
1,273 +/- acres
Learn More

Jones Creek Ranch

Lima, MT

Situated in the heart of the renowned Centennial Valley, the Jones Creek Ranch represents a unique opportunity for the rancher looking for summer/fall pasture or the conservation-minded buyers and investors…

$4,650,000
600 +/- acres
Learn More

Coyote Creek Ranch

Dillon, MT

Coyote Creek Ranch is more than just a property—it’s a lifestyle and legacy. With its combination of productive grazing lands, world-class hunting, live water resources, and thoughtfully crafted improvements, this…

$8,250,000
2,802 +/- acres
Learn More