5,155.22 Acres - Dawson County, MT
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Auction Note
The Pleasant View Land Auction offers 5,155.22 +/- acres of contiguous farm and ranch ground in Dawson County, Montana, six miles west of Glendive. The Steffan family has spent the past few years building this operation into the productive farm and ranch it is today, and now it is offered to the next generation of producers. Twelve parcels give bidders the option to acquire individual tracts or assemble multiple parcels that can meet the goals of an investment or operation expansion.
The land carries a balanced split: approximately 2,520 +/- acres of cropland and hay land, with the remaining 2,635 +/- acres in native and enhanced grazing. The cropland is carrying wheat, peas, and hay through the 2026 season; the grazing base is anchored by the Sand Creek tributary that draws through the heart of the property. Multiple wells, including solar wells, supplement the creek water across the grazing parcels, and direct county road access reaches virtually every tract.
The property reads as a single integrated unit. Cropland and hay ground sit on the flatter terrain; native grazing follows the rolling creek bottom valley along Sand Creek. Gates between the two open harvested fields for fall and winter grazing once the crop comes off, extending the feed base well past the growing season. Deer and antelope move across the property year-round, and the hunting holds up alongside the working ag base.
Mineral Rights: 75% of surface mineral interests will transfer to the buyer at closing. The remaining 25% surface interest, including but not limited to sand, gravel, clay, and aggregate interests, along with 100% of subsurface mineral rights, will be reserved by the seller.
Working Ranch Attributes
The Pleasant View offering carries the basics of a balanced working operation. Native grass and hay land utilized as enhanced grazing supply forage through the summer; the cropland base produces small grains and peas alongside winter feed, supporting stocking rates that a grass-only operation cannot match. Multiple wells supplement Sand Creek and Clear Creek for livestock water, perimeter fencing is intact across the grazing parcels (with portions recently updated), and direct county road access reaches every tract. Bidders may acquire individual parcels at their own discretion or assemble multiple contiguous parcels into a single operation.
Community & Surrounding Areas
Glendive is the seat of Dawson County and sits along the Yellowstone River in eastern Montana, six miles east of the Pleasant View neighborhood. The town supports a working agricultural economy built on ranching, dryland farming, and the energy industry, with Interstate 94 providing full services and connectivity. Makoshika State Park, Montana's largest state park, lies just south of town with badlands terrain and hiking trails, and the Intake area on the Yellowstone River draws paddlefish anglers each spring. The valley carries western heritage that runs back to the cattle drives of the late 1800s, and the agricultural country that surrounds it continues to anchor the region's economy today.
Overall Property Summary
Total Acres: 5,155.22 +/-
Total Taxes (2025): $10,062.59
Parcel 1
A combination tract that runs 369 +/- acres of productive native grassland alongside roughly 93 acres of cropland along the southern boundary. Clear Creek cuts through the southwest corner. A 2022 solar well with a cistern supply tank feeds a 2,000-gallon fenceline trough for the grazing base. Perimeter fencing encloses both the grass and the cropland, with direct access off County Road 238.
Parcel 2
Native grassland blended with hay ground that is currently being run as enhanced grazing, dominated by early-season crested wheatgrass and brome. Strong forage through the first half of the grazing season. A central well with direct electric power supplements Sand Creek's natural water across the parcel.
Parcel 3
347 +/- acres of cropland, currently planted to peas, paired with 265 +/- acres of perimeter-fenced native grassland. Sand Creek runs through the parcel with productive cropland and grazing ground on both sides. Excellent access off County Rd. #238. Impressively, parcel 3 also features a 50' x 100' steel Quonset alongside 9 grain bins that total over 40,000 bu. of grain storage.
Parcel 4
Cropland-heavy at 387 +/- acres, currently in pea and wheat production. Direct access reaches both the cropland and the 95 +/- acre fenced pasture on the southwest side, which carries Sand Creek frontage.
Parcel 5
A clean 160 +/- acre quarter section in full crop production, currently planted to peas with an excellent stand. Reads well as a feed base addition to an existing operation or as standalone investment ground. Excellent access along County Rd. #247.
Parcel 6
Historically farmed for hay and small grains, this half section is currently in an enhanced grazing rotation with established introduced grasses. A well with direct electric power feeds a livestock water tank along the west boundary, and perimeter fencing runs intact around the parcel.
Parcel 7
The largest parcel in the offering at 760 +/- acres. The Sand Creek bottom draw runs through the center of the parcel, with deep, sheltered draws producing native forage through the season and holding livestock through summer heat. The same draws hold deer and antelope year-round, making this one of the stronger hunting tracts in the offering. Cropland sits along the north and south borders.
Parcel 8
A half section split between active cropland and CRP. The north quarter is currently in pea production; the south quarter, 141.11 +/- acres, sits in CRP. Two small grain bins stand in the northeast corner along the main road, with direct access from County Rd. #238.
Parcel 9
Roughly 300 +/- acres of brome hay ground, currently being run as premium grazing alongside 41 +/- acres of native pasture. Perimeter fence is in good condition with portions recently updated.
Parcel 10
A clean half section with over 97% cropland, historically run in small grains and livestock feed production. Section-line road access along the west side.
Parcel 11
A short half section that runs cropland, hay ground, and a native grass core. The grass core supports fall grazing once the harvested fields open up, stretching the season into late fall. Two-sided road access: main county road on the west, section line on the east.
Parcel 12
Nearly a full section of native grass. Rolling terrain and intact perimeter fencing make this a turn-key grazing tract. Livestock water is supplied by a pipeline sourced from a neighboring well, covered by a 3-year Shared Well Agreement that the buyer assumes at closing. Deer and antelope move steadily through the parcel, putting strong hunting opportunity on top of the grazing base. Access off County Rd. #244.
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Driving Directions
From Glendive, Montana: Drive to the west side of town on I-94 to Exit 211 / Highway 200. Follow Highway 200 west for 2 miles to County Road 238. Turn south on County Road 238 and follow it westerly for 2.25 miles to the northeast corner of Parcel 8. Continue on County Road 238 to reach the north parcels of the offering, and continue for an additional 8 miles to reach Parcel 1.
Property Inspection / Preview
By appointment only. Contact Andy Mrnak at 701.206.1095 to schedule.