Carter County, Rural county in southeastern Montana, US
Description
Carter County is a rural administrative division in southeastern Montana featuring grasslands, rolling terrain, and forest areas along its boundaries. Ekalaka serves as the county seat and central hub for local services and governance.
History
This territory was established in 1917 and named after Thomas H. Carter, Montana's first congressional representative. The creation reflected the period of settlement and territorial development in the state.
Culture
Ranching and farming remain deeply rooted in local life, shaping how people work and live in this territory. These agricultural traditions continue to define the region's character and economy.
Practical
Administrative services and facilities are concentrated in Ekalaka, which is accessible from most locations in the area. Allow plenty of time for travel when exploring, as distances between settlements can be considerable.
Did you know?
Medicine Rocks State Park within this region contains distinctive sandstone formations sculpted by millennia of wind and water erosion. This geological feature offers insight into the natural forces that have shaped the landscape over time.
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Geographic center of the United States
84.5 km
Vore Buffalo Jump
111.5 km
Medicine Rocks State Park
60.8 km
Ranch A
117.2 km
D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery
125.4 km
Wyoming Highway 110
102.5 km
Old Headquarters Area Historic District
102.2 km
Fort Dilts
105 km
Carter County Museum
43.5 km
Mystic Theatre
100.7 km
Golden Valley Norwegian Lutheran Church
131.4 km
Sundance State Bank Building
122.4 km
Episcopal Church of All Angels
124.1 km
Entrance Station
102.2 km
DXN Bridge
57.7 km
Sundance School
122.4 km
First Congregational United Church of Christ
107.4 km
Cottonwood Creek Bridge
108.2 km
Peace Valley Evangelical Church and Cemetery
126.8 km
James A. Corbin House
125 km
Devils Tower Information Marker
105.3 km
Spearfish Filling Station
124.6 km
Webb S. Knight House
124.8 km
Thomas Haskins Gay House
107.1 km
Belle Fourche Commercial Historic District
106.8 km
Belle Fourche Band Shell
107.4 km
Arthur Hewes House
124.1 km
Three V Crossing
131.1 km
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