Blaine County, County of Montana in north-central United States.
Description
Blaine County is a county in north-central Montana that spans varied terrain including river valleys and mountain ranges. The area contains several geographic features and is administered from Chinook, the county seat.
History
The county was established in 1895 and named after James G. Blaine, a prominent political figure of the era. The land had been home to Native American peoples for generations before formal territorial organization.
Culture
The Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in the southeast is home to the Gros Ventre and Assiniboine peoples, whose traditions and languages remain active in the region. Their cultural presence shapes community life through celebrations, art, and oral traditions shared with visitors.
Practical
The region is best explored by car, as distances between towns are larger than in urban areas. Visitors should check in advance what services are available in smaller communities and come prepared.
Did you know?
The county extends to the Canadian border with Saskatchewan and contains both flat river valleys and elevated mountain terrain within its boundaries. This geographic variety creates distinct landscapes and habitats across the region.
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Dinosaur Park Formation
135.3 km
Grasslands National Park
132.5 km
American Prairie Reserve
111.8 km
Bearpaw Shale
45.2 km
Fort Assinniboine
61.9 km
T.rex Discovery Centre
120.9 km
Frenchman River
128.4 km
Eye of the Needle
100.8 km
Too Close For Comfort Site
57.3 km
Fred Robinson Bridge
92.4 km
UL Bend National Wildlife Refuge
121.5 km
Hewitt Lake National Wildlife Refuge
100.1 km
Great Plains Dinosaur Museum and Field Station
81.2 km
Skyland Camp-Bowman Lake Ranger Station
70.8 km
Havre Residential Historic District
54.2 km
Dave's Texaco
26.3 km
Judith Landing Historic District
92.6 km
H. Earl Clack Service Station
119.4 km
H. Earl Clack House
54.5 km
Young–Almas House
55.4 km
Phillips County Carnegie Library
80.6 km
Carnegie Public Library
54.2 km
Ervin Homestead-Gist Bottom Historic District
70.8 km
Havre Beneath the Streets
54.5 km
Grand Theater
16.2 km
Square Butte
143.8 km
Chief Joseph Battleground of the Bear's Paw
19.5 km
Wallace Stegner House
120.1 km
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