Choteau, County seat in Teton County, Montana, United States.
Located at the base of the Rocky Mountain Front, Choteau spans 1.83 square miles at an elevation of 1,164 meters above sea level.
Founded as a trading post by A.B. Hamilton in 1873, Choteau received its name from French fur merchant and explorer Pierre Chouteau Jr.
The Old Trail Museum displays Montana state fossil Maiasaura and provides exhibits about regional geology, paleontology, and local history.
The city maintains essential services through regular city council meetings, infrastructure improvements, and educational facilities from kindergarten through high school.
Freezout Lake near Choteau serves as a natural habitat for 230 documented bird species, making it a primary location for wildlife observation.
Location: Teton County
Elevation above the sea: 1,164 m
Website: http://choteaumt.org/
Website: http://choteaumt.org
GPS coordinates: 47.81667,-112.18333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54
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