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==Geography, |
==Geography, biomes and climate== |
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| ⚫ | Western Montana is dominated by the [[Rocky Mountains]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.destination360.com/north-america/us/montana/rocky-mountains |title=Montana Rockies - Rocky Mountains in Montana |publisher=Destination360.com |date= |accessdate=2014-06-15}}</ref> Most of Western Montana is covered in forest, prominent species being [[Ponderosa pine]], [[aspen]], and [[Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir]]. |
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| ⚫ | Common fauna include the [[American black bear|black bear]], [[moose]], [[elk]], and [[coyote]]. The [[grizzly bear]] lives in [[Glacier National Park (U.S.)|Glacier National Park]] and the surrounding areas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigskyfishing.com/National_parks/glacier/bears.shtm |title=Grizzly Bears in Glacier National Park |publisher=Bigskyfishing.com |date= |accessdate=2014-06-15}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Precipitation is lower in the valleys, which are mostly [[semiarid]] and receive 8 to 25 inches of precipitation, largely in [[snow]], and higher in the mountains, some areas of which qualify as [[temperate rainforest]], especially in the northwest around Glacier National Park and [[Libby, Montana|Libby]]. Winters are cold, sometimes bitterly cold, and summers are warm.{{fact}} |
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Winters are cold, sometimes bitterly cold and summers are warm. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Western Montana was originally inhabited by the [[Coast Salish peoples|Salish]], [[Kootenays|Kootenai]], [[Shoshone]], [[Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation|Flathead]], and [[Pend d'Oreilles (tribe)|Kalispel]] people.<ref>http://www.native-languages.org/montana.htm</ref> In the late 19th century [[white people]] arrived and established mines and cities in the mountains and valleys. |
Western Montana was originally inhabited by the [[Coast Salish peoples|Salish]], [[Kootenays|Kootenai]], [[Shoshone]], [[Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation|Flathead]], and [[Pend d'Oreilles (tribe)|Kalispel]] people.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.native-languages.org/montana.htm |title=Montana Indian Tribes and Languages |publisher=Native-languages.org |date= |accessdate=2014-06-15}}</ref> In the late 19th century [[white people]] arrived and established mines and cities in the mountains and valleys. |
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Gold was discovered in Last Chance Gulch in the 1860s and soon the city of Helena was born.<ref>http://www.westernmininghistory.com/towns/montana/helena/</ref> Today Helena is the State capitol of Montana. Helena still has much of the charm of a 19th-century mining town. Many of the old buildings have been renovated and hundreds of 19th century Victorian homes and mansions fill Helena's old neighborhoods. Helena is one of the best preserved mining towns on the Western frontier. Copper was discovered In [[Butte]] and the surrounding areas in the 1870s. Vast quantities of [[copper]] were mined, leaving behind the largest [[Superfund]] cleanup site in the history of the nation.<ref>http://www.bigskyfishing.com/Montana-Info/butte_mt-2.shtm</ref> Copper is still mined at [[Berkeley Pit]] in Butte. [[Missoula]] is the largest city in Western Montana and the second-largest in the state after [[Billings, Montana|Billings]]. |
Gold was discovered in Last Chance Gulch in the 1860s and soon the city of Helena was born.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.westernmininghistory.com/towns/montana/helena/ |title=Helena, Montana |publisher=Westernmininghistory.com |date= |accessdate=2014-06-15}}</ref> Today Helena is the State capitol of Montana. Helena still has much of the charm of a 19th-century mining town. Many of the old buildings have been renovated and hundreds of 19th century Victorian homes and mansions fill Helena's old neighborhoods. Helena is one of the best preserved mining towns on the Western frontier. Copper was discovered In [[Butte]] and the surrounding areas in the 1870s. Vast quantities of [[copper]] were mined, leaving behind the largest [[Superfund]] cleanup site in the history of the nation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigskyfishing.com/Montana-Info/butte_mt-2.shtm |title=Butte History : A Short History of Butte, Montana |publisher=Bigskyfishing.com |date= |accessdate=2014-06-15}}</ref> Copper is still mined at [[Berkeley Pit]] in Butte. [[Missoula]] is the largest city in Western Montana and the second-largest in the state after [[Billings, Montana|Billings]]. |
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Western Montana though faring better than much of the nation is still the portion of the state hit hardest by the current economic downturn.<ref>http://missoulian.com/mobile/article_f0444dba-08ac-11df-a3cc-001cc4c002e0.html</ref><ref>http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_09e8183a-dd89-11df-a8c1-001cc4c002e0.html</ref> Places like Missoula have been hit hard with the devastation of its timber industry. The closing of the Smurfit Stone's Mill in 2009 alone is expected to cause the loss of over 2000 jobs through 2012.<ref>http://www.kaj18.com/news/economic-effects-of-smurfit-stone-closure-still-being-felt/#!prettyPhoto/0/</ref> |
Western Montana though faring better than much of the nation is still the portion of the state hit hardest by the current economic downturn.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://missoulian.com/mobile/article_f0444dba-08ac-11df-a3cc-001cc4c002e0.html |title=Economy has Missoula County officials worried about back taxes |publisher=Missoulian.com |date=2010-01-24 |accessdate=2014-06-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=By BETSY COHEN of the Missoulian |url=http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_09e8183a-dd89-11df-a8c1-001cc4c002e0.html |title=MAEDC: Missoula economic development organization lays off 2 |publisher=Missoulian.com |date=2010-10-22 |accessdate=2014-06-15}}</ref> Places like Missoula have been hit hard with the devastation of its timber industry. The closing of the Smurfit Stone's Mill in 2009 alone is expected to cause the loss of over 2000 jobs through 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kaj18.com/news/economic-effects-of-smurfit-stone-closure-still-being-felt/#!prettyPhoto/0/ |title=Economic effects of Smurfit Stone closure still being felt | KAJ18.com | Kalispell, Montana |publisher=KAJ18.com |date=2010-11-24 |accessdate=2014-06-15}}</ref> |
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Missoula has lost some of its retail base with the loss of major nation retailers such as [[Macys]].<ref>http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_e2eb258c-fa1d-11de-8935-001cc4c002e0.html</ref> Much of western Montana has felt the effects of a housing bust as well.<ref>http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/article_dc20cf12-a027-11df-beeb-001cc4c03286.html</ref> |
Missoula has lost some of its retail base with the loss of major nation retailers such as [[Macys]].<ref>{{cite web|author=By BETSY COHEN of the Missoulian |url=http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_e2eb258c-fa1d-11de-8935-001cc4c002e0.html |title=Downtown disappointment: Macy's to close 'underperforming' Missoula location |publisher=Missoulian.com |date=2010-01-05 |accessdate=2014-06-15}}</ref> Much of western Montana has felt the effects of a housing bust as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/article_dc20cf12-a027-11df-beeb-001cc4c03286.html |title=Economists predict modest growth in Gallatin County; construction industry still depressed - Bozeman Daily Chronicle: News |publisher=Bozeman Daily Chronicle |date=2010-08-05 |accessdate=2014-06-15}}</ref> |
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==Cities== |
==Cities== |
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Revision as of 00:45, 15 June 2014
Western Montana is the western region of the U.S. state of Montana. Although there is no firm definition, Western Montana is roughly considered by some the western third of the state.[citation needed]
Geography, biomes and climate
Western Montana is dominated by the Rocky Mountains.[1] Most of Western Montana is covered in forest, prominent species being Ponderosa pine, aspen, and Rocky Mountain Douglas-fir.
Common fauna include the black bear, moose, elk, and coyote. The grizzly bear lives in Glacier National Park and the surrounding areas.[2]
Precipitation is lower in the valleys, which are mostly semiarid and receive 8 to 25 inches of precipitation, largely in snow, and higher in the mountains, some areas of which qualify as temperate rainforest, especially in the northwest around Glacier National Park and Libby. Winters are cold, sometimes bitterly cold, and summers are warm.[citation needed]
History
Western Montana was originally inhabited by the Salish, Kootenai, Shoshone, Flathead, and Kalispel people.[3] In the late 19th century white people arrived and established mines and cities in the mountains and valleys.
Gold was discovered in Last Chance Gulch in the 1860s and soon the city of Helena was born.[4] Today Helena is the State capitol of Montana. Helena still has much of the charm of a 19th-century mining town. Many of the old buildings have been renovated and hundreds of 19th century Victorian homes and mansions fill Helena's old neighborhoods. Helena is one of the best preserved mining towns on the Western frontier. Copper was discovered In Butte and the surrounding areas in the 1870s. Vast quantities of copper were mined, leaving behind the largest Superfund cleanup site in the history of the nation.[5] Copper is still mined at Berkeley Pit in Butte. Missoula is the largest city in Western Montana and the second-largest in the state after Billings.
Western Montana though faring better than much of the nation is still the portion of the state hit hardest by the current economic downturn.[6][7] Places like Missoula have been hit hard with the devastation of its timber industry. The closing of the Smurfit Stone's Mill in 2009 alone is expected to cause the loss of over 2000 jobs through 2012.[8] Missoula has lost some of its retail base with the loss of major nation retailers such as Macys.[9] Much of western Montana has felt the effects of a housing bust as well.[10]
Cities
See also
References
- ^ "Montana Rockies - Rocky Mountains in Montana". Destination360.com. Retrieved 2014-06-15.
- ^ "Grizzly Bears in Glacier National Park". Bigskyfishing.com. Retrieved 2014-06-15.
- ^ "Montana Indian Tribes and Languages". Native-languages.org. Retrieved 2014-06-15.
- ^ "Helena, Montana". Westernmininghistory.com. Retrieved 2014-06-15.
- ^ "Butte History : A Short History of Butte, Montana". Bigskyfishing.com. Retrieved 2014-06-15.
- ^ "Economy has Missoula County officials worried about back taxes". Missoulian.com. 2010-01-24. Retrieved 2014-06-15.
- ^ By BETSY COHEN of the Missoulian (2010-10-22). "MAEDC: Missoula economic development organization lays off 2". Missoulian.com. Retrieved 2014-06-15.
- ^ "Economic effects of Smurfit Stone closure still being felt | KAJ18.com | Kalispell, Montana". KAJ18.com. 2010-11-24. Retrieved 2014-06-15.
- ^ By BETSY COHEN of the Missoulian (2010-01-05). "Downtown disappointment: Macy's to close 'underperforming' Missoula location". Missoulian.com. Retrieved 2014-06-15.
- ^ "Economists predict modest growth in Gallatin County; construction industry still depressed - Bozeman Daily Chronicle: News". Bozeman Daily Chronicle. 2010-08-05. Retrieved 2014-06-15.
