Everything You Need To Know About Montana
Montana
STATE FACTS
State Motto: Oro y Plata (Gold and Silver)
State Capital: Helena
State Population: About 1.1 million people
Nickname: Big Sky Country
Abbreviation: MT
Region: West
Year of Statehood: 1889
States That Share a Border:
- Idaho
- North Dakota
- South Dakota
- Wyoming
STATE SYMBOLS
Bird: Western Meadowlark
Flower: Bitterroot
Tree: Ponderosa Pine
Flag: Flag of Montana
Animal: Grizzly Bear
5 FAMOUS LANDMARKS:
Glacier National Park – A stunning national park known for glaciers, alpine lakes, wildlife, and scenic mountain landscapes.
Yellowstone National Park – The world’s first national park, famous for geysers, hot springs, and abundant wildlife, with part of the park located in Montana.
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument – A historic site preserving the location of the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Flathead Lake – The largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River, known for clear water and cherry orchards.
Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park – Montana’s first state park, featuring impressive limestone caves filled with stalactites and stalagmites.
5 FAMOUS FOODS:
Huckleberry Pie – A popular dessert made from wild huckleberries that grow in Montana’s mountains.
Bison Burgers – Lean and flavorful burgers made from American bison, which are commonly raised in Montana.
Montana Trout – Fresh trout caught in Montana’s rivers and lakes, often grilled or pan-fried.
Pasties – Meat and vegetable-filled hand pies brought to Montana by miners and still enjoyed today.
Flathead Cherries – Sweet cherries grown near Flathead Lake, known for their large size and flavor.
Montana Maps
Rivers Map
Montana Map – Default view is great for cities. Terrain view is great for physical features.
Montana Counties Map
5 INTERESTING FACTS:
Montana is known as “Big Sky Country” because of its wide open spaces and huge, clear skies.
Montana is home to part of Yellowstone National Park, the first national park in the world.
The state has more cattle than people.
Montana contains Glacier National Park, which has over 700 lakes and many glaciers.
Montana is the fourth largest state in the United States by land area.
Here’s a video about the state of Montana by Homeschool Pop on Youtube.
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