Forest Fire Report Shows Lightning Drove Most Blazes
In district No 1 Montana and Northern Idaho up to Aug 31 forest fires totaled 1 470 with 81 percent lightning caused. Man caused blazes dropped to 282 about half the usual. railroads 61 campers 82 smokers 71. Total area burned 62 492 acres, 44 544 on national forest lands.
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Montana
Idaho
Forest Service
Fossil of Dwarfed Camel Found in National Museum
A fossil displayed at the National Museum is identified as a dwarfed camel dating to about 1.8 million years ago. Researchers cite its small size and ancient origins as key clues to its classification and evolution among camelids.
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National Museum
Ohio
Plains
Discovery of Marias Pass Gave Lowest Rail Route Through Rockies
A memoir recounts John F. Stevens locating Marias Pass on December 11, 1889, lowering the Pacific-coast rail route by over 100 miles. It notes Stevens, Great Northern Railway, and Ralph Budd honoring Stevens with a Fritz medal and a statue at the summit.
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Montana
Glacier Park Country
Divide
McDonald
Montana Rockies
Belton
Great Northern
Summit
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