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List of mountains in Montana facts for kids

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Close up of Sperry Glacier
Gunsight Mountain, Flathead County

Montana is a huge state in the United States, and it's super famous for its amazing mountains! In fact, the name "Montana" actually means "mountainous" in Latin. A politician named James Mitchell Ashley suggested this name back in 1864 when the area was becoming a new territory. He thought it was a great fit because of all the mountains.

Montana's Many Mountains

Did you know that Montana has nearly 3,000 named mountains? That's a lot of peaks, hills, and buttes! The United States Board on Geographic Names keeps track of all these names. These mountains are spread out across the entire state, making Montana a truly mountainous place.

Exploring Mountains by County

Because there are so many mountains, people often organize them by the county they are in. This helps explorers, hikers, and scientists find specific peaks more easily. Below is a list of links to pages that show mountains found in each county of Montana.

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