Missoula County, Administrative county in western Montana, United States
The county extends across 2,618 square miles of mountainous terrain with five large valleys and two major rivers supporting diverse Northern Rockies ecology.
Founded in 1864, Missoula County initially encompassed a vast region including present-day Deer Lodge County, with its first seat at Hell Gate settlement.
The University of Montana, established in 1893, transforms the county into an educational center with 18 school districts serving the local population.
The county seat Missoula connects to major transportation routes and serves as a regional trade center with extensive small business employment opportunities.
The territory contains 25 square miles of water bodies and maintains lower winter temperatures than other Montana regions due to its western location.
Location: Montana
Inception: 1864
Capital city: Missoula
Shares border with: Lake County, Granite County, Ravalli County, Mineral County, Sanders County, Flathead County, Powell County, Idaho County, Clearwater County
Website: https://missoulacounty.us
GPS coordinates: 47.04000,-113.93000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:27
Lake Missoula
19.8 km
Washington–Grizzly Stadium
20 km
CSKT Bison Range
38 km
The Garden of One Thousand Buddhas
20.8 km
Traveler's Rest
35.4 km
Wilma Theater
19.7 km
McDonald Peak
38.2 km
Fort Fizzle
38.3 km
Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge
47 km
Placid Lake State Park
33.6 km
Missoula Public Library
19.5 km
Beavertail Hill State Park
44.6 km
Council Grove State Park
22.2 km
The Payne Family Native American Center
20.5 km
CSKT Bison Range
44.3 km
KettleHouse Amphitheater
19 km
Millennium Building
19.6 km
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
43.3 km
Fort Connah Site
42.4 km
Missoula County Courthouse
19.2 km
Scenic Bridge
35.1 km
Brinks House
41.8 km
Garnet Ghost Town
50.9 km
Masonic Lodge
19.3 km
Milltown State Park
18.9 km
Alberton School
42.1 km
Natural Pier Bridge
44 km
Don E. Olsson House and Garage
55.8 kmReviews
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