Roosevelt County

Roosevelt County is an administrative division in northeastern Montana with Wolf Point serving as the county seat. The region stretches across prairie and grassland near the Missouri River and includes portions of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.

The county was established in 1919 as a Montana administrative division. Wolf Point grew from a fur trading post founded in the 1860s at the confluence of Wolf Creek and the Missouri River, becoming the region's main settlement.

The Fort Peck Indian Reservation occupies much of the county, and the Assiniboine and Sioux nations maintain their cultural practices through powwows, tribal events, and community gatherings that happen throughout the year.

Allow time to explore the wide-open landscape and prepare for significant temperature swings between seasons. Road conditions are generally manageable, though winter weather can affect travel around the region.

Wolf Point hosts the Wild Horse Stampede, one of Montana's oldest rodeos, held each July with parades, horse races, and competitions. The event draws visitors and participants from across the region who celebrate the area's ranching heritage.

Location: Montana

Inception: 1919

Capital city: Wolf Point

Shares border with: Sheridan County, Richland County, Valley County, McCone County, Daniels County, Williams County, McKenzie County

Website: http://rooseveltcounty.org

GPS coordinates: 48.30000,-105.03000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45