Will Soen

I ain't putting beavers in there jesus christ. The soil is probably rocky clay, rich in iron oxide but low nitrogen content and The hills already naturally contour its hard to imagine where to put down earthworks like berms and swales or what benefit they may contribute in terms of water retention it is basically a spring at the intersection of moderately steep hills in the plains. I  will be taking some more photos in a couple of weeks i really think there is potential.

My family owns some land that i want to possibly homestead at some point in the future. At the very least i would like to do some improvements to the place. I'm looking for advice on how to go about it. I'm asking what you would do, what are some options given the condition of the landscape? I would wish to raise a homestead.


I have a few photos to share of the place in Montana (Zone 5) Average rainfall per year: 15.3"


These were taken in August.



It's approximately 167 acres and the main feature is obviously the spring that flows through it and also the patches of sagebrush. Quite suitable for cattle but that is just not my bag. I would like for the land to be developed, looking for advice to go in that direction. What can i do given the climate, is irrigation applicable and would it lower the water table? I would like to dam the spring and create ponds for aquaculture for instance. Can the land be developed and to what degree is what i would like to figure out.


If you can tell me anything at all i would greatly appreciate it!