Landmarks
A well preserved ghost town form the Gold Rush era, offering a glimpse into Montana's past.
Virginia City
What are the 3 major rivers in Montana?
Missouri River
Yellowstone River
Clark Fork River
One of Montana's most important geological features?
Continental Divide
What is the state gemstones?
Sapphire and agate.
Who headed the Corps of Discovery?
Meriwether Lewis
William Clark
This museum complex contains the worlds most complete collection of work by famed cowboy artist Charles Russell and is located in Great Falls.
C.M. Russell Museum
What are the 3 regions Montana is divided into?
East
Central
West
Name the mountain range in North central Montana?
Little Rocky Mountains
What is the state tree?
Ponderosa Pine
When and where did the Montana Gold Rush start?
Started in 1862 at Grasshopper Creek near the Beaverhead River.
What is the largest national park in Montana, known for its stunning glaciers?
Glacier National Park
What is the total land area of Montana in square miles?
145,552
Where is the longest held rodeo held and what is its name?
Wolf Point, Montana Wild Horse Stampede
What are the largest cities in Montana?
Billings
Missoula
Great Falls
Butte
Bozeman
Who are the Copper Kings?
Marcus Daly
William Clark
F. Augustus Heinze
Which famous battle field site in Montana commemorates the Battle of the Little Bighorn?
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
What major river flows through the eastern part of Montana?
Missouri River
What is the name of the tallest peak in Montana?
Granite Peak
What is the state bird?
Western Meadowlark
What is the largest earth-fill dams?
Fort Peck Dam
What is the nickname of Montana, often associated with its wide-open spaces?
The Big Sky State
What is the tallest peak in Montana?
Granite Peak
What river forms part of the western border of Montana?
Snake River
When did Montana enter the union?
November 8, 1889 (41st state)
Who are the Road Agents?
A group of bandits that stole gold out of Bannack?