Located in Southeastern Montana near the Wyoming border, Rosebud County is Montana's largest jurisdiction, as well as one of the least populated with less than 1 person per square mile. Rosebud County was formed in 1901 from part of Custer County, is located adjacent to the Custer National Forest, and includes 15,097 square miles of land area. The topography is rolling grasslands with steep rock outcrops and small hills. Elevations range from 1500 feet above sea level near the Yellowstone River to 4200 feet in the southern portion of the County near Ashland.
The Tongue River is a tributary of the Yellowstone River, originating in the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming, and flowing approximately 265 miles through northern Wyoming and southeastern Montana. The river continues northeast from the Tongue River Reservoir through the canyon and the breaks, near Birney, Montana, where it forms the eastern boundary of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation from about 4.5 miles north of the reservoir to a point 6 miles north of Ashland, Montana. The Tongue River continues to flow in a northeastern direction through a broad valley to its mouth on the Yellowstone River near Miles City, Montana.
The Tongue River basin is prime livestock country. Farm lands along the Tongue River are usually irrigated from diversion dams, and produce crops which support the livestock industry. Cattle represent the great bulk of the total livestock production, with Cattle ranches being predominantly "cow calf" operations. The Tongue River Valley is part of an extensive drainage basin, providing an environment in which wild game thrives. Rolling prairies, sandstone outcrops and Jack pines provide an ideal habitat for plentiful numbers of trophy whitetail deer, mule deer and antelope. On the more southern tributaries, near the Custer National Forest area, there are also growing herds of prairie elk. The river basin is also ideal for upland game birds, including pheasant, grouse, and wild turkeys.
The Tongue River region may be best known for its proximity to world renowned National Forests and National Grasslands, including Big Horn, Custer, Glacier and Yellowstone, comprising over 4.5 million acres of pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains and spectacular lakes. While ranching, agriculture and recreation continue to be a significant economic generator in Rosebud County, nearby Miles City has become the center of commerce for most of Eastern Montana. Located adjacent to major coal, oil and gas deposits have resulted in Miles City developing Montana's energy center. Coal-fired power plants, wind energy farms, ethanol and gas well development are integral parts of future developments.
Best of all, this spectacular portfolio of properties is available for public sale for the first time in over 50 years. The magnificent topography of our featured property, diverse climate and abundant mix of game create an ideal investment opportunity and outdoor recreational experience.
 
Beauty, Opportunity, Adventure, Solitude - Tongue River Ranch - 9,730 Deeded Acres Rosebud County, Montana - List Price $7,784,000 / $800 per acre:The Tongue River Ranch boasts more than 10,000 acres of all the best of eastern Montana. Bordered on the east by the warm waters of the Tongue River and on the west by the bottoms of the Rosebud Creek, this is the Yellowstone River Basin. Sprawling scenic areas vary from rolling grasslands to steep rock outcrops. Vegetation varies from prairie grasses to foothills of scattered pines. The Tongue River Ranch area is an ideal habitat for wildlife including whitetail and mule deer, antelope and game birds. The ranch is fenced and cross-fenced, with three complete corral systems at different locations, and over ten miles of livestock water pipelines. Improvements include a mobile home, two separate cabins on skids, airplane hangar, shop and calving barn. This unique property is a combination of the beauty of Eastern Montana, an incredible investment opportunity, an exciting array of recreational adventure and the solitude of the Tongue River and Yellowstone River Basins.