miles southwest of Lewistown, and 10 miles southwest of Utica (see map Appendix I). 

 Elevations range from 5,005 to 5,945 feet. The property is classified as a mountain 

 foothill type consisting of gentle slopes, ridges, and benches, with both live and 

 intermittent stream courses. Soils are generally light and shallow, underlain by a 

 limestone matrix. Annual precipitation ranges from 12 to 18 inches, most of which falls 

 from March through June. Snowfall is generally moderate and is accompanied by 

 strong southwest winds. Chinook-type conditions are common during the winter period. 

 The mean high and low temperatures are 52.8 and 23.1 degrees Fahrenheit, 

 respectively. The average frost free period is 95 days. 



Legal description of the proposed project property: 



County: Judith Basin 



Township 13 North: Range 11 East: 



Section 1 = 317.99 acres 

 Section 2 = 623.34 acres 

 Section 3 = 120.00 acres 

 Section 10 = 160.00 acres 

 Section 1 1 = 360.00 acres 

 Section 12 = 241.80 acres 



Township 14 North: Range 11 East: 



Section 34= 40.00 acres 

 Section 35 = 280.00 acres 



Total Deeded = 2143.13 acres 



The accompanying map (Appendix I) displays ownership of all lands affected by the 

 proposal, the project site, and property boundaries. The project's exterior boundary is 

 10 miles in length and is surrounded by approximately 8.25 miles or 82.5 percent of its 

 total boundary by a portion of the JRWMA property. The project property is classified 

 as an inholding in relation to the JRWMA. The remainder of the boundary is bordered 

 by 2 adjacent ranch ownerships on the east side and a 10 acre privately owned 

 subdivision tract on the west boundary. 



IV. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE PROJECT 



The proposal area is identified as Intermountain Grassland Habitat relative to the 

 Habitat Montana classification of important and/or threatened habitats in Montana. 



