Liberty County

Liberty County is an administrative region in north-central Montana that stretches across agricultural land and grazing areas near the Canadian border. The landscape includes the Sweetgrass Hills in the north and rolling grain fields that define much of the terrain.

The area became a separate county in November 1920 following a local vote the previous year that divided territory from neighboring Hill and Chouteau counties. This separation reflected the expansion of agricultural settlement in the early 1900s.

The northern hills hold deep spiritual importance for Native American tribes who have long connections to this land. Visitors can see how the landscape shapes the identity and traditions of the communities that inhabit the region.

Chester, the main town, provides essential services including medical facilities, schools, and government offices for the region. Plan ahead when visiting as services are spread out across the agricultural landscape.

The economy depends almost entirely on farming, with individual farms sprawling across thousands of acres of grain and pasture land. This large-scale agricultural operation is what truly defines the region today.

Location: Montana

Inception: November 2, 1920

Capital city: Chester

Shares border with: Hill County, Chouteau County, Toole County, Pondera County

Website: http://co.liberty.mt.us

GPS coordinates: 48.55000,-111.03000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:56