Outline of Montana

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. state of Montana:

Montana – fourth most extensive of the 50 states of the United States of America. Montana is the northernmost of the western Mountain States. The Territory of Montana joined the Union as the 41st state on November 8, 1889.

General reference

Names Common name: Montana Pronunciation: Official name: State of Montana Abbreviations and name codes Postal symbol: MT ISO 3166-2 code: US-MT Internet second-level domain: .mt.us Nicknames Big Sky Country (currently used on license plates) The Last Best Place In Montana, a Popular Expression Is Taken Off the Endangered List New York Times, August 17, 2008; Retrieved February 28, 2011 Treasure State (previously used on license plates) Adjectival: Montana Demonym: Montanan

Geography of Montana

Geography of Montana Montana is: a U.S. state, a federal state of the United States of America Location: Northern Hemisphere Western Hemisphere Americas North America Anglo America Northern America United States of America Contiguous United States Canada–US border Western United States Mountain West United States Northwestern United States Population of Montana: 989,415 (2010 U.S. Census) Area of Montana: 147,000 sq mi (380,800 km2) Atlas of Montana

Places in Montana

Historic places in Montana Ghost towns in Montana National Historic Landmarks in Montana National Register of Historic Places listings in Montana Bridges on the National Register of Historic Places in Montana National Natural Landmarks in Montana National parks in Montana State parks in Montana Montana Dinosaur Trail List of trails of Montana List of oil fields of Montana

Environment of Montana

Climate of Montana Protected areas in Montana Forests in Montana Superfund sites in Montana Wildlife of Montana Flora of Montana Club-mosses and Mosses of Montana Coniferous plants of Montana Lichens of Montana Monocotyledons of Montana Dicotyledons of Montana Fauna of Montana Birds of Montana Clams and Mussels of Montana Crustaceans of Montana Mammals of Montana Amphibians and Reptiles of Montana Fish of Montana Snails and Slugs of Montana

Natural geographic features of Montana

Forests in Montana Islands of Montana Lakes of Montana Mountains of Montana Rapids in Montana Rivers of Montana Mountain passes in Montana (A-L) Mountain passes in Montana (M-Z) Waterfalls of Montana

Regions of Montana

Regional designations of Montana Western Montana

Administrative divisions of Montana The 56 counties of the state of Montana Municipalities in Montana Cities in Montana State capital of Montana: Helena Largest city in Montana: Billings City nicknames in Montana

Demography of Montana

Demographics of Montana

Government and politics of Montana

Politics of Montana Form of government: U.S. state government Montana's congressional delegations Montana State Capitol Political party strength in Montana

Branches of the government of Montana

Government of Montana

Executive branch of the government of Montana Governor of Montana Lieutenant Governor of Montana Secretary of State of Montana State departments Montana Department of Transportation Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Legislative branch of the government of Montana

Montana State Legislature (bicameral) Upper house: Montana Senate Lower house: Montana House of Representatives

Judicial branch of the government of Montana

Courts of Montana Supreme Court of Montana

Law and order in Montana Law of Montana

Cannabis in Montana Capital punishment in Montana Individuals executed in Montana Constitution of Montana Crime in Montana Gun laws in Montana Law enforcement in Montana Law enforcement agencies in Montana Baldwin v. Fish and Game Commission of Montana

Military in Montana

Montana Air National Guard Montana Army National Guard Military installations

History of Montana History of Montana Timeline of Montana history Timeline of pre-statehood Montana history Timeline of Billings, Montana

History of Montana, by period

Indigenous peoples English territory of Rupert's Land, 1670–1707 French colony of Louisiane east of Continental Divide, 1699–1764 Treaty of Fontainebleau of 1762 British territory of Rupert's Land, (1707–1818)-1870 Spanish (though predominantly Francophone) district of Alta Luisiana east of Continental Divide, 1764–1803 Third Treaty of San Ildefonso of 1800 French district of Haute-Louisiane east of Continental Divide, 1803 Louisiana Purchase of 1803 Unorganized U.S. territory created by the Louisiana Purchase east of Continental Divide, 1803–1804 Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1804–1806 District of Louisiana east of Continental Divide, 1804–1805 Fur trade in Montana, 1806–1850s Territory of Louisiana east of Continental Divide, 1805–1812 Territory of Missouri east of Continental Divide, 1812–1821 War of 1812, June 18, 1812 – March 23, 1815 Treaty of Ghent, December 24, 1814 Anglo-American Convention of 1818 Oregon Country west of Continental Divide, 1818–1846 Provisional Government of Oregon, 1843–1848 Oregon Treaty of 1846 Unorganized Territory east of Continental Divide, 1821–1854 Treaty of Fort Laramie of 1851 Mexican–American War, April 25, 1846 – February 2, 1848 Territory of Oregon west of Continental Divide, 1848–1859 Territory of Washington west of Continental Divide, (1853–1863)–1889 Territory of Nebraska east of Continental Divide, (1854–1861)–1867 Territory of Dakota east of Continental Divide, (1861–1863)–1889 Territory of Idaho, (1863–1864)–1890 Territory of Montana, 1864–1889 Montana pioneers American Civil War, April 12, 1861 – May 13, 1865 Montana in the American Civil War Red Cloud's War, 1866–1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie of 1868 Yellowstone National Park designated first United States National Park on March 1, 1872 Expeditions and the protection of Yellowstone (1869–1890) Black Hills War, 1876–1877 Battle of the Rosebud, 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn, 1876 Nez Perce War, 1877 State of Montana becomes 41st state admitted to the United States of America on November 8, 1889

History of Montana, by region

By city History of Anaconda

History of Billings

History of Butte

History of Choteau History of Colstrip History of Columbia Falls History of Conrad History of Cut Bank History of Deer Lodge History of Dillon History of East Helena History of Forsyth History of Fort Benton History of Glasgow History of Glendive History of Great Falls History of Hamilton History of Hardin History of Harlem History of Harlowton History of Havre History of Helena History of Kalispell History of Laurel History of Lewistown History of Libby History of Livingston History of Malta History of Miles City History of Missoula History of Plentywood History of Polson History of Poplar History of Red Lodge History of Ronan History of Roundup History of Scobey History of Shelby History of Sidney History of Thompson Falls History of Three Forks History of Townsend History of Troy History of Whitefish History of White Sulphur Springs History of Wolf Point

History of Montana, by subject

Fur trade in Montana Notable figures in Montana history Territorial evolution of Montana

History publications about Montana Bibliography of Montana history

Culture of Montana

Culture of Montana Museums in Montana Religion in Montana Episcopal Diocese of Montana Scouting in Montana State symbols of Montana Flag of the state of Montana Great Seal of the State of Montana

The Arts in Montana Music of Montana

Sports in Montana

Economy and infrastructure of Montana

Economy of Montana Communications in Montana Newspapers in Montana Radio stations in Montana Television stations in Montana Energy in Montana Oil fields in Montana Power stations in Montana Solar power in Montana Wind power in Montana Health care in Montana Hospitals in Montana Manufacturing in Montana Simms Fishing Products Transportation in Montana Airports in Montana Water in Montana List of dams and reservoirs in Montana List of lakes in Montana Tunnels in Montana

Education in Montana

Education in Montana Schools in Montana School districts in Montana High schools in Montana Colleges and universities in Montana University of Montana Montana State University

Outline of Montana

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