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Introduction to Montana - The United States of America __ "A relatively recent nickname, "Big Sky Country" originated with a 1962 promotion of the Montana State Highway Department. It is a reference to the unobstructed skyline in the state that seems to overwhelm the landscape at times. The name came from a book by Alfred Bertram Guthrie Jr., Big Sky, recalled by a Highway Department employee. Mr. Guthrie gave the Highway Department permission to use the name and Montana has been "Big Sky Country" ever since. The legend "Big Sky Country" appeared on Montana license plates from 1967 to 1975. This was shortened to "Big Sky" on license plates stamped from 1976 to 2000." More interesting items to learn about. - illustrated - From Netstate.com - http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/mt_intro.htm 

Map of Montana - Find a Map of Montana __ "This map of Montana page links to several map of Montana types. The map of Montana highways gives an overview of city locations and major highways, relief map of Montana shows highs & lows, and state outline is good for school projects." - From about.com - http://gocalifornia.about.com/cs/mtmap/a/bl_mt_map.htm 

Montana__ A great resource including history, origin of name, culture, flag, state symbols, geography, population, famous people, and good links. What you find here will provide a good foundation for additional research. - illustrated - From Infoplease - http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0108237.html

Montana Economy at a Glance __ Labor force data, nonfarm wage and salary employment, manufacturing, construction, trade, transportation, utilities, professional and business services, leisure, hospitality and much more. - From US Bureau of Labor - http://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.MT.htm

Montana Geography __ "Montana can be divided into two geographic areas in general. The eastern 3/5 of Montana is covered by the Great Plains and the western 2/5 of Montana is the Rocky Mountain Region." But you will be amazed at just how much can be packed in to only two regions. - illustrated - From Netstate.com - http://www.netstate.com/states/geography/mt_geography.htm 
 
Montana Historical Society __ Learn about the Historical Society and their activities. You will find an overview as well as online exhibits including a few lesson plans - illustrated - From Montana Historical Society - http://www.his.state.mt.us/

Montana History __ A commercial site but jam-packed with articles about Montana history. - illustrated - From Travel Montana - http://visitmt.com/tripplanner/thingstodo/history.htm

Montana is for Kids __ Fun things to see and do, learn about Montana's past, and read about Lewis and Clark. - illustrated - From State of Montana - http://montanakids.com/

Montana Map of Cities and Highways __ You will find several maps of Montana along with search features so you can have Montana maps by region, city, etc. - From gonorthwest.com - http://www.gonorthwest.com/Montana/Montana-Map.htm

Montana Maps __ Choose the geographic extent of interest by making a selection ... (statewide maps are shown by default). Once you make a selection, the available maps will be displayed and available for download. - From Montana State Government - http://nris.mt.gov/gis/gisdatalib/mtmaps.aspx

Montana Old Photos.... faces and places in the past __ "Old family photographs, postcards, historical pictures, and genealogy about the people and places." - illustrated - From familyoldphotos.com - http://www.familyoldphotos.com/mt/

Montana Photo Gallery __ Dozens of click-to-enlarge Montana photos - Montana pictures. - illustrated - From Montana State Government - http://mt.gov/Photogallery/Default.asp

Montana Photos __ Here are galleries of annotated click-to-enlarge Montana photos. Montana pictures. - illustrated - From trekearth.com - http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/North_America/United_States/West/Montana/
 
Montana pictures, Montana images __ "Pictures of Montana. Welcome to the InfoHub Montana pictures and images page. Here you will find a treasure of information with regard to the pictures of Montana as well as a wealth of information on the subject of Montana images and photos." - From infohub.com - http://www.infohub.com/pictures/images_montana_280.html

Montana Pictures - Scenic Montana Pictures __ You will find a couple of gallery resources for Montana pictures. - From about.com - http://gocalifornia.about.com/od/montanaphoto/Montana_Pictures.htm 

Montana QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau __ Population figures and their change over time - From US Census - http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/30000.html

Montana State Map - Cities, Roads, Counties, Rivers, Lakes __ "A collection of Montana state maps showing Montana counties, roads, highways, cities, rivers, topographic features, lakes and more" - From geology.com - http://geology.com/state-map/montana.shtml 

Montana State Parks __ Official State Park website. You will find information about attractions, location, fees, camping, boating, hiking trails, fishing, golf, cabin rentals, conference and meeting facilities and more. - illustrated - From State of Montana - http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/parks/
 
Montana State Symbols Capital Constitution Flags Maps Song __ You will find everything listed in the title plus a whole lot more. - illustrated - From Pike Street Industries, Inc. - http://www.50states.com/montana.htm

Montana Vacation, Adventure, Recreation and Travel Planning Guide __ Whether it is in winter or summer, you can plan ahead for a great vacation in Montana. You will find all you need to know, right here. - illustrated - From Travel Montana - http://visitmt.com/

Newspapers in Montana __ You will find 35 here - From Global Computing - http://www.globalcomputing.com/GetNews_Map1.cfm?stateid=MT

Official Website of the State of Montana __ illustrated - From State of Montana - http://www.state.mt.us/?

pictures of Montana at picturesofplaces.com - montana pictures __ "Montana pictures including Missoula, Bitterroot Mountains, Logan Pass, Little Bighorn, Mount Reynolds, Glacier National Park, and more!" - From picturesofplaces.com - http://www.picturesofplaces.com/USA/montana.html 

Welcome to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks __ Hunting and fishing information for the state of Montana. Learn about wildlife, conservation, habitat and more. You will also find materials for teachers and students. - illustrated - From State of Montana. - http://fwp.state.mt.us/