400± Deeded Acres | 264± Flood Irrigated Acres | Phillips
County, Montana
The Taylor North Irrigated Property encompasses 400± deeded
acres, including 264± acres of productive flood-irrigated hay ground located in
Phillips County, Montana. With established Garrison grass fields, irrigation
water supplied through the Malta Irrigation District, and Beaver Creek winding
through the property, this tract offers a valuable combination of forage
production, grazing opportunities, and reliable water resources.
The irrigated acreage has historically produced
approximately 1.5 to 2 tons of Garrison grass hay per acre from a single annual
cutting. The property is currently leased, with the tenant harvesting one
cutting of hay before utilizing the fields for grazing during the remainder of
the season. This combination of hay production and seasonal grazing provides
flexibility for livestock operators seeking to expand their forage base or
secure additional pasture.
Irrigation water is supplied through the Malta Irrigation
District, with historically modest annual water costs. In 2025, irrigation
expenses totaled approximately $218 for one irrigation, compared to $572 in
2024 for two irrigations. Beaver Creek traverses the property, contributing to
its natural character and agricultural appeal.
Originally homesteaded by the Taylor and Able families in
the late 1800s, the property has remained in the same family for more than a
century. Generations of agricultural stewardship have preserved its productive
land base, creating an opportunity for the next owner to continue its
longstanding ranching tradition.
With 264± irrigated acres, established hay production, and
additional grazing opportunities, the Taylor North Irrigated Property is well
suited for an existing livestock operation seeking to expand its hay base or an
agricultural buyer looking for productive irrigated acreage in northeastern
Montana.
