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Which State is MT:
The Beginning Years: Montana’s ancient history shows human presence for over 12,000 years, beginning with Paleo-Indians who hunted large game like mastodons, mammoths, and bison. As the climate warmed, they adapted by focusing on bison for food, clothing, and shelter. By the 17th century, Plains Indians, including tribes like the Blackfeet, Cheyenne, Crow, and Shoshone, migrated to Montana, attracted by bison. Territorial divisions emerged by the 19th century, with different tribes occupying specific areas. The Kootenai and Salish lived in the mountainous regions and were also hunter-gatherers. The Anzick site near Wilsall provided the earliest evidence of human habitation in Montana.
File:USA Montana relief location map courtesy of Openverse
More History: The state of Montana became part of the United States through the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. The Lewis and Clark Expedition explored the area from 1804 to 1806. Montana was established as a territory in 1864 and achieved statehood on November 8, 1889, becoming the 41st state. The fur trade began after the explorers, with trappers establishing trading posts. The gold rush in the 1850s brought many miners and settlers. The Homestead Act of 1862 encouraged more settlement, while mining, especially in Butte, boosted the economy. Agriculture and tourism also developed, with notable sites like Yellowstone National Park and Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.
Climate of Montana: Montana has a climate is known for its varied climate shaped by its geography. Generally, it experiences cold winters and warm summers, but conditions can change significantly based on elevation and the Rocky Mountains. Western Montana is cooler and wetter, while the eastern plains are drier with more extreme temperatures. Key aspects include large temperature swings, with records showing the biggest differences between high and low temperatures. Montana gets little precipitation, averaging 157 inches of snowfall, with more in the west. Chinook winds can raise temperatures quickly in winter. Western Montana has milder winters, while eastern Montana is drier and experiences hotter summers and colder winters. Montana experiences approximately 189 days being sunny, with approximately 51% of days being sunny.
More About Montana: Throughout the years, Montana has earned the titles of being famous for its natural beauty, large landscapes, and diverse wildlife, especially in national parks like Yellowstone and Glacier. These parks attract tourists with their ecosystems, animal watching, and stunning views. The Rocky Mountains are significant to its scenery, and the state is referred to as “Big Sky Country” because of its open spaces. Wildlife includes grizzly bears, elk, and bison. Montana has a history of mining minerals such as gold, copper, and silver, and it is a key wheat producer. The state also has coal, natural gas, and oil reserves. Montana’s low population density adds to its wilderness feel.
The Great Location of Montana: The state of Montana spans 255 miles in length (north or south) and 630 miles wide (west to east). It is bordered by British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada to the north, North Dakota and South Dakota to the east, Wyoming to the south, and Idaho to the southwest.
Greetings from Montana – Large Letter Postcard (4453149833) courtesy of Openverse
Montana’s Statehood Facts:
- Date: 11/08/1889
- Capital: Helena
- Population: 1,137,000 (2024)
- Size: Land area of 145,552 square miles; Total area of 147,040 square miles
- Nickname: The Treasure State
- State Motto: Oro y Plata latin for Gold and Silver
- Tree: Ponderosa Pine (Pinus Ponderosa)
- Flower: Bitterroot (Lewisia Rediviva)
- Bird: Western Meadowlark (Sturnella Neglecta)
The History:
| Montana Officially Adopted as a U.S. State, State Song, Admission Date & Montana Flag | |||
| State Name Info ♪ State Song ♫ |
Admission |
Capital | Flag Image |
| 41st State. Montana Territory “Montana Song” by Hank Williams Jr. (Modern), “Montana” Joseph E. Howard (Original) |
11/08/1889 | Helena | |
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Some Great Montana Sites: Here is a list of some some great places to visit while in Montana:
- Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier Rte 1 Rd.: From The Loop Trailhead, Crystal Point Montana 59936 (north Point) 50 miles (2 hours) to U.S. Rte. 2, West Glacier, MT 59936 (south point)
- Beartooth Highway, US-212: Broadway Ave S, Red Lodge, MT 59068 (north Point) 38 miles to 900 US-212, Red Lodge, MT 59068 Wyoming border (continues in Wyoming)(south point)
- Museum of the Rockies, 600 W Kagy Blvd, Bozeman, MT 59717
- Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, 201 S Canyon St, West Yellowstone, MT 59758
- Lake McDonald, 288 Lake McDonald Ldg Lp, West Glacier, MT 59936
- Grinnell Glacier, 64 Grinnell Drive, West Glacier, MT 59936
- Flathead Lake, 8155 Highway 35, Bigfork, MT 59911
- Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Battlefield Tour Rd, Crow Agency, MT 59022
- Avalanche Lake, Located inside Glacier National Park, Hwy. 2 & Hwy. 89
- Big Sky Resort, 50 Big Sky Resort Rd, Big Sky, MT 59716
- Highline Trail, Highline Trail, West Glacier, MT 59936
- Logan Pass,Logan’s Pass Visitor Center, Browning, MT 59417
Memorable Montana Events: Here is a list of some events that happened in Montana:
- 1700s: French fur traders enter the region.
- 1803: The United States buys much of Montana from France as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
- 1804: Lewis and Clark travel through Montana on their way to the Pacific Ocean.
- 1841: St. Mary’s Mission is built.
- 1846: Fort Benton is established on the Missouri River.
- 1858: Gold is discovered at Gold Creek sparking a gold rush in the region.
- 1863: Montana becomes part of the Idaho territory.
- 1864: The Montana Territory is established.
- 1864: The city of Helena is founded.
- 1872: Yellowstone National Park is established in southern Montana.
- 1875: Helena becomes the capital of the Montana Territory.
- 1876: General George Custer is defeated at the Battle of Little Big Horn.
- 1877: Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce are defeated at Bear Paw during their famous retreat to Canada.
- 1889: Montana becomes the 41st state.
- 1910: Glacier National Park is established.
- 1914: Women gain the right to vote in Montana.
- 1916: Jeannette Rankin is the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress.
Soldiers Chapel, Big Sky, Montana courtesy of Openverse
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