Find Your Montana
Big Sky Country, county by countyFrom Rocky Mountain valleys to open plains, Montana offers many ways to feel connected to a place. Explore its counties, discover public lands and find practical resources for life across the Treasure State.
Montana at a Glance
Explore Montana’s Counties
Montana’s 56 counties connect mountain towns, river valleys, agricultural communities and prairie landscapes. Use the county directory to find the area you want to explore and the local services that matter to you.

Choose a County

Start with a place, then look a little closer. Discover the communities around Glacier National Park, follow the Yellowstone and Missouri river corridors, or explore eastern Montana’s open country. County guides bring the statewide picture down to a local scale.
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Madison CountyMadison County was established in 1865 during Montana’s territorial era. Virginia City, its county seat, preserves an important connection to the region’s gold-rush history.…
Granite CountyGranite County was established in 1893, with Philipsburg as its seat. Mining shaped the area’s early economy and left a visible legacy in town…
Sanders CountySanders County was established in 1905, with Thompson Falls as its county seat. The Clark Fork corridor links towns and wooded mountain landscapes, while…
Musselshell CountyMusselshell County was established in 1911, with Roundup as its county seat. The river gives the county its name, while cattle ranching, farming, coal…
Montana
Montana spans Rocky Mountain landscapes in the west and broad plains to the east. Its communities range from regional centers such as Billings and Missoula to small towns serving large rural areas. Helena is the state capital.
Public lands, farming and ranching, local businesses and the living cultures of Montana’s Tribal Nations all help shape the state. Use this guide to connect scenic discovery with practical information: county resources, education, health care, transportation and public services.
Life Across Big Sky Country
Mountains and Plains
Explore contrasting landscapes, from western mountain valleys to eastern badlands and open grasslands.
River Country
Discover communities and recreation along Montana’s rivers, lakes and reservoirs.
Living Heritage
Learn about Tribal Nations, local history and the people who continue to shape Montana.
Everyday Connections
Find useful starting points for schools, public services, transportation and local life.
Montana Dispatch
Reporting and updates from across the Treasure State.
How Montana’s candidates for U.S. House and Senate plan to tackle healthcare
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How Montana’s candidates for U.S. House and Senate plan to tackle healthcare
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How did absentee voting become the norm in Montana?
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Sibanye-Stillwater ends month-long strike
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Flathead tram proposal returns for second look
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Symbols of Montana
Wildlife, plants and traditions that help tell Montana’s story.
The Treasure State
A nickname rooted in Montana’s gold, silver and copper.
Oro y Plata
Spanish for “Gold and Silver.”
Western Meadowlark
Montana’s official state bird since 1931.
Bitterroot
Montana’s official state flower since 1895.
Ponderosa Pine
Montana’s official state tree since 1949.
Grizzly Bear
Montana’s official state animal, selected in 1983.
The Montana Connection
Montana’s identity reaches from mountain forests to prairie horizons. Its state symbols reflect native wildlife, plants and a history tied to mineral wealth. Explore the places and communities behind the Treasure State’s familiar names.
Montana in View
Lakes, rivers and wide-open country.Explore Montana’s places and find useful connections for everyday life.












Montana Resources
Explore Montana’s places and find useful connections for everyday life.
Government
- Montana.gov — State agency and service directory.
- Secretary of State — Business filings and election information.
- Montana Legislature — Bills, legislators and legislative proceedings.
- Department of Revenue — State taxes and property assessment services.
- Department of Commerce — Community and economic development programs.
- Department of Agriculture — Agriculture programs and producer services.
- Department of Natural Resources and Conservation — Water, forestry and state land information.
- Department of Environmental Quality — Environmental permits and public information.
- Montana Historical Society — State history, collections and education.
- Montana Indian Affairs — Tribal nation information and state-tribal relations.
Schools
- Office of Public Instruction — K-12 education resources and school information.
- Montana University System — Public higher education and campus information.
- Montana State University — Programs and admissions in Bozeman.
- University of Montana — Programs and admissions in Missoula.
- Montana Technological University — Programs and admissions in Butte.
- Montana State University Billings — University and City College programs.
- University of Montana Western — Programs and admissions in Dillon.
- Montana State University Northern — Programs and admissions in Havre.
- Flathead Valley Community College — Community college and workforce learning.
- Helena College — Career, technical and transfer programs.
Hospitals
- Montana DPHHS — Public health programs and health service information.
- Billings Clinic — Hospital, clinic and specialty care locations.
- Benefis Health System — Great Falls hospital and regional care information.
- Bozeman Health — Southwest Montana hospital and clinic services.
- Logan Health — Hospital and clinic services in northern Montana.
- St. Peter’s Health — Helena area hospital and outpatient services.
- Community Medical Center — Missoula hospital and provider information.
- Holy Rosary Hospital — Miles City hospital and care services.
- Medicare Care Compare — Compare hospitals and other care providers.
- HRSA Find a Health Center — Locate federally supported community health centers.
Public Safety
- Montana Highway Patrol — Highway patrol and road safety information.
- Montana Disaster and Emergency Services — Preparedness, response and emergency coordination.
- Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks — Outdoor rules, recreation safety and enforcement information.
- Montana Department of Corrections — State corrections information and public resources.
- Montana 511 — Road conditions, incidents and travel alerts.
- National Weather Service — Official forecasts and weather warnings.
- AirNow — Current air quality information and smoke resources.
- Montana DEQ Air — State air monitoring and air quality information.
- Montana DNRC Fire — Wildland fire and forestry information.
Emergency Services
For an immediate emergency, call 911. Check official local alerts for current instructions.
- Montana DES — State emergency management resources.
- Ready.gov — Household emergency planning and preparedness.
- DisasterAssistance.gov — Search disaster assistance programs and eligibility.
- National Weather Service Great Falls — Weather alerts for north central and southwest Montana.
- National Weather Service Billings — Weather alerts for south central and southeast Montana.
- National Weather Service Missoula — Weather alerts for western Montana.
- National Weather Service Glasgow — Weather alerts for northeast Montana.
- American Red Cross Montana — Disaster relief and preparedness resources.
- 988 Lifeline — Crisis support and information about calling or texting 988.
State Parks
- Montana State Parks — Park finder, visitor information and rules.
- Lewis and Clark Caverns — Cavern tours, camping and park information.
- Makoshika — Badlands scenery, trails and park information.
- Bannack — Historic town and visitor information.
- Pictograph Cave — Rock art interpretation and park information.
- First Peoples Buffalo Jump — Cultural history and visitor information.
- Giant Springs — Springs, riverside trails and visitor information.
- Flathead Lake — State park units around Flathead Lake.
- Missouri Headwaters — River confluence history and visitor information.
- Medicine Rocks — Sandstone formations and park information.
Trails
- Montana FWP Recreation — Recreation access, programs and planning resources.
- Glacier National Park — Trail conditions, park access and trip planning.
- Yellowstone National Park — Official park conditions and visitor planning.
- Bighorn Canyon — Hiking, boating and recreation information.
- Montana-Dakotas BLM — Public lands and recreation opportunities.
- Recreation.gov — Federal campsite and recreation reservations.
- Continental Divide Trail Coalition — Trail planning and stewardship information.
- US Forest Service — Find national forest trails and current notices.
- Leave No Trace — Low-impact outdoor recreation education.
- Montana State Parks — Find park trails and current visitor information.
Utilities
- Montana Public Service Commission — Utility regulation and consumer assistance.
- NorthWestern Energy — Customer service, outages and utility information.
- Montana-Dakota Utilities — Gas and electric utility customer resources.
- Montana Electric Cooperatives’ Association — Find electric cooperative information.
- Montana DEQ Water — Drinking water and water quality programs.
- Montana DNRC — Water resources and conservation information.
- Montana DPHHS — Find energy assistance and household support programs.
- Montana Broadband Office — State broadband program information.
Libraries
- Montana State Library — Statewide library services and information resources.
- Montana History Portal — Digitized Montana historical collections.
- MontanaLibrary2Go — Digital borrowing through participating libraries.
- Montana Historical Society — Historical research collections and access information.
- Billings Public Library — Library catalog, programs and local services.
- Missoula Public Library — Collections, events and library services.
- Lewis and Clark Library — Helena area library services and branches.
- Great Falls Public Library — Collections, events and public services.
- Flathead County Library — Library locations and borrowing resources.
Courts
- Montana Judicial Branch — Court directory, opinions and court information.
- Court Help — Self-help information and court forms.
- Montana Supreme Court — Supreme Court information and opinions.
- Montana Water Court — Water Court proceedings and public information.
- Montana Legislature — Access Montana statutes and legislation.
- Montana Legal Services Association — Civil legal assistance information and applications.
- MontanaLawHelp — Legal information and self-help resources.
- U.S. District Court, Montana — Federal district court information and filings.
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Montana — Federal bankruptcy court information.
- State Bar of Montana — Lawyer referral and public legal resources.
DMV
- Montana Motor Vehicle Division — Driver licensing, vehicle titles and registration.
- Getting a Montana Driver License — Driver license service information.
- Montana Vehicle Registration — Vehicle title and registration service information.
- Montana State Government Directory — Locate county and state service contacts.
- REAL ID — Federal REAL ID information and acceptable identification.
- FMCSA — Federal commercial driver and carrier information.
- Renew a License or ID — Review license and ID renewal options.
- Driver Licensing Forms — Find official forms and driver manuals.
- Vehicle Title Information — Review vehicle title service information.
- Driver License Exam Stations — Find driver licensing office information.
- MVD Frequently Asked Questions — Answers to common driver and vehicle questions.
Transportation
- Montana Department of Transportation — Highway projects, travel information and services.
- Montana 511 — Road conditions, closures and incidents.
- MDT Traveler Information — Official travel planning and road information.
- Amtrak — Passenger rail routes, stations and schedules.
- Mountain Line Missoula — Missoula bus routes and service information.
- Streamline Bus — Gallatin Valley transit routes and schedules.
- Great Falls Transit — Great Falls transit service information.
- Billings Logan International Airport — Airport and passenger information.
- Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport — Airport and passenger information.
- Missoula Montana Airport — Airport and passenger information.
Postal Services
- USPS — Postal products and services.
- Find USPS Locations — Find nearby post offices and collection boxes.
- ZIP Code Lookup — Look up ZIP Codes and mailing addresses.
- Change of Address — Official USPS mail forwarding service.
- Hold Mail — Request a temporary mail hold.
- Informed Delivery — Preview eligible incoming mail and packages.
- Schedule a Pickup — Request an eligible package pickup.
- USPS Postal Explorer — Mailing standards and postal reference information.
- Postal Inspection Service — Mail fraud prevention and postal crime reporting.
Veterans
- Montana Veterans Affairs Division — State veterans services and assistance contacts.
- VA Montana Health Care — VA health care locations and services in Montana.
- Veterans Affairs — Federal veterans benefits and services.
- VA Facility Locator — Find VA facilities and benefits offices.
- Veterans Crisis Line — Confidential crisis support for veterans and loved ones.
- Vet Centers — Community counseling and readjustment services.
- National Cemetery Administration — Burial benefits and national cemetery information.
- VA Careers and Employment — Veteran career and employment resources.
- VA Education Benefits — Education benefits and application information.
- Military OneSource — Support for eligible military members and families.
Employment
- Montana Department of Labor and Industry — Employment, workforce and labor services.
- Montana Job Service — Job search and workforce service information.
- State of Montana Careers — State government job opportunities.
- Montana Unemployment Insurance — Unemployment insurance information and claims resources.
- Workforce Services Division — Employment and workforce development services.
- Employment Standards Division — Employment standards, workplace rights and related services.
- Montana Registered Apprenticeship — Apprenticeship opportunities and program information.
- USAJOBS — Federal employment opportunities.
- Montana University System — Education and training pathways.
Explore county information and public resources for your part of Montana.
Montana Questions, Answered
Practical starting points for exploring and living in Montana.
Montana is known as Big Sky Country and the Treasure State. Mountain landscapes, open plains, rivers and places such as Glacier National Park are part of its appeal. Start with Glacier’s official visitor information or the Montana State Parks directory.
Helena is Montana’s capital; Billings is its largest city. Visit Montana.gov for state services and the City of Billings for local information.
Montana has 56 counties. The county inventory in this guide includes all 56. The Montana State Library provides county geography information.
Check Montana 511 for road conditions and the National Weather Service for local forecasts and warnings. The weather panel in this guide shows Helena, so check your specific destination before traveling.
Use Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to choose a state park and review current access information. For Glacier, use the National Park Service. Review the managing agency’s current conditions, rules and reservation requirements before a visit.
Call 911 for an immediate emergency. For preparedness and statewide coordination, visit Montana Disaster and Emergency Services. Monitor your local authorities and National Weather Service alerts for current instructions.
The Montana Veteran Affairs Division is a starting point for benefits assistance. VA Montana Health Care provides information on VA health services and locations.
Start with MontanaWorks for workforce services, State of Montana Careers for state jobs, and Montana Registered Apprenticeship for training pathways.
Use the Montana Motor Vehicle Division for current driver and vehicle service information. Review the official service page before applying so you have the correct documents and know where to complete the transaction.
My Local Guide is an independent guide. Links to agencies and public services take you to the organizations responsible for those services. Use Montana.gov when you need an official state government starting point.
Start with a county, discover a place and connect with the resources you need.
Discover Montana, county by county.


