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Montana’s Vast Land Draws Homesteaders to Treasure State
The article quotes settlers who moved to Montana for better opportunities and rising land values. It describes Montana’s geography from mountains to plains, climate influenced by elevation, and the state’s four geographic sections. It notes rapid settlement and agricultural development with many new homesteaders arriving.
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Iowa
Montana
New England
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
England
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
Frince
Germany
United States
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wyoming
Idaho
Canada
California
Texas
Rocky Mountains
Farnia
Rockies
Idaho Line
Columbia
Alene Mountains
Cabinet Range
Madison
Gallatin
Crazy
Judith
Bear Paw Mountains
Missouri
Yellowstone
Plains
Colorado
New Mexico
Utah
Nevada
Santa Fe
Denver
Salt Lake City
Yelena
Northern Pacific Railway
Mullan Pass
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Great Northern Cross
Gannett
United States Geological Survey
Ita
Bitter Root Range
Three Forks
Milk
Missouri Rivers
Bitter Pool
Flathead Country
Gallatin Valley
Yellowstone Valley
Musselshell Country
Sun River
Milk River
Big Hole Basin
Judith Basin