Maps of Proposed Zoning District
PROPOSED ZONING DISTRICT
We defined the Raynolds Pass Proposed Zoning District based upon critical studies of Elk and Pronghorn Migration in the Madison Valley as well as the natural borders of our communities in the Raynolds Pass area. Julie Cunningham, wildlife biologist with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, performed these studies and shared some of the results with the County in 2022. A presentation of the study results can be found on the Resource/FAQ Page.
Raynolds Pass Proposed Zoning District Map
with Existing Ranches, Subdivisions, and Conservation Easements
Diagonal lines indicate current conservation easements. You can quickly locate your property in the proposed district by referring to the subdivision name listed on your covenants, such as Madison River Ranches or Sportsman’s Paradise and matching it to the highlighted areas on this map. For more details about your property, please visit the Montana Cadastral at https://svc.mt.gov/msl/mtcadastral.
Raynolds Pass Proposed Zoning District Map
with Acres per Parcel
The Raynolds Pass area, outside the ranches, is fragmented, with around 49% of parcels at 40 acres or less. Our job as property owners is to preserve as much open space as possible through responsible, cooperative growth so wildlife may move freely through this critical corridor to Yellowstone, Idaho, the Tetons, and North to the Yukon.
Visualizing the Present and Possible Future
Without thoughtful land use planning, backed by Madison County enforced regulations, Raynolds Pass could be riddled with wildlife-inhibiting structures. Looking at the open land in the Raynolds Pass Proposed Zoning District today, it may be difficult to conceptualize the reality that most of the valley is already sold and subdivided. The following maps can offer a new perspective on our present, as well as a possible future.
Raynolds Pass Proposed Zoning District Map
with Present-Day Density of Structures Visualized
With Henry’s Lake to the south and Ennis to the north, the dots on this map reflect the current structures in the proposed Raynolds Pass Zoning District.
Raynolds Pass Proposed Zoning District Map
with a Possible Future Density of Structures Visualized
With Henry’s Lake to the south and Ennis to the north, the dots on this map reflect human density in the proposed Raynolds Pass Zoning District if a structure was built on each existing parcel.