Wolf Point, a Western farming community and trade center
The Missouri River cuts through the prairie fields surrounding Wolf Point, an agricultural city on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. “It’s very rural. Our biggest town that’s closest that has a Walmart is over 100 miles away,” says Shane Gibson, the owner and broker at Northern Prairie Realty, who has 30 years of experience. “It’s a small town environment, not a lot of hustle and bustle, primarily farming and ranching communities, so it has stores that support that life.” Shops and restaurants are centrally located, and gridded streets of homes are near them. Farms for raising cattle and growing grains are on the outskirts
The introduction of the Great Northern Railway in the late 19th century connected the area to markets farther east and west, extending its trade reach. Since then, Wolf Point has become a regional trade center for ranchers and farmers.
Minimal Traditional homes and farmland for livestock
Many single-story Minimal Traditional homes are in the area with a driveway. Prices range from about $40,000 to $260,000. Lawns leave space for a small garden. “Lots of people with a place outside town have horses and livestock,” Gibson says, regarding the farms on the outskirts.
Water recreation, sports facilities and Wolf Point Skatepark
Borge Park Complex includes a playground with climbing nets and is home to the city swimming pool. The complex’s sports facilities include tennis courts and baseball fields. Wolf Point Skatepark’s bowl and rails sit in the natural open space of the southwest region. Fort Peck Lake is a reservoir about 50 miles west of the area with a marina. Lewis and Clark Park sits on the north bank of the Missouri River, where it has a boat launch and a 9-hole disc golf course.
Wadopana Grounds host major Wolf Point celebrations
Wild Horse Stampede is a three-day event on the second weekend of July. Festivities include rodeos at Marvin Brookman Stadium, parades down Main Street and a carnival at the Wadopana Grounds. Wadopana Celebration, Montana’s oldest traditional powwow, is hosted on the Wadopana Grounds the first weekend in August. The event includes ceremonies to honor family members, games and walks.
Dining and shopping from Main Street to U.S. Highway 2
Main Street is home to China City Restaurant and Wolf Point Cafe, a diner with American cuisine. Shops on this street include Wolf Point Mercantile. Albertsons and Agland Hardware and Ranch are near Third Avenue, a road connecting Main Street to U.S. Highway 2, where Old Town Grill serves American and Mexican fare.
Highway to tribal headquarters, Trinity Hospital and Amtrak trains
U.S. Highway 2 connects the area to Poplar, the tribal headquarters for the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, about 22 miles away. Trinity Hospital is in northern Wolf Point, where additional clinics are also located. Amtrak has a station in the city’s center and uses the tracks built in the late 19th century.
Schools in the Wolf Point School District and dual credit courses
Wolf Point School District serves the area. Southside Elementary, a pre-kindergarten through third-grade school, earns a D-plus grade from Niche. Northside Elementary oversees grades four through six and receives a D. Wolf Point Junior High, a seventh—and eighth-grade school, scores a D-plus. Wolf Point High School, which offers dual credit courses through a partnership with Fort Peck Community College, gets a C-minus.
