Montana
Montana is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It borders Idaho to the west, North Dakota to the east, South Dakota to the southeast, Wyoming to the south, and the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan to the north. It is the fourth-largest state by area, but the eighth-least populous state and the third-least densely populated state. Its capital is Helena, while the most populous city is Billings. The western half of the state contains numerous mountain ranges, while the eastern half is characterized by western prairie terrain and badlands, with smaller mountain ranges found throughout the state.
Some of the key events about Montana
- 1862The Crow Creek Massacre resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Native Americans
- 1864Montana Territory was established by the U.S. government
- 1876The Battle of Little Bighorn took place, marking a significant event in Native American history
- 1876The Battle of Little Bighorn led to significant loss of life
- 1889Montana was admitted as the 41st state of the United States
- 1902Glacier National Park was established, preserving over 1 million acres of pristine wilderness
- 1908A massive wildfire known as the "Big Burn" devastated large areas of Montana's forests
- 1916The first woman was elected to the U.S. Congress from Montana
- 1917The Speculator Mine disaster in Butte killed 168 miners
- 1918The influenza pandemic caused widespread deaths across Montana
- 1923Yellowstone National Park's northern entrance arch was dedicated
- 1929The Great Depression severely impacted Montana's economy and agriculture
- 1959The Berkeley Pit, one of the largest open-pit copper mines in the world, began operations
- 1964A devastating flood caused extensive damage and loss of life in Montana
- 1972Montana adopted a new state constitution, considered one of the most progressive in the nation
- 1988Yellowstone National Park fires led to significant changes in fire management policies
- 1988Yellowstone National Park experienced severe wildfires that burned nearly 800,000 acres
- 2011An oil pipeline rupture spilled crude oil into the Yellowstone River
- 2016The American Prairie Reserve reached 353,000 acres, becoming one of the largest wildlife reserves in the continental United States
- 2017Montana experienced its worst drought in 30 years, severely impacting agriculture
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