Stillwater County, Montana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stillwater County
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Beartooth Mountains from Park City
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Location within the U.S. state of Montana
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Montana |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Named for | Stillwater River |
| Seat | Columbus |
| Largest town | Columbus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,805 sq mi (4,670 km2) |
| • Land | 1,795 sq mi (4,650 km2) |
| • Water | 9.2 sq mi (24 km2) 0.5% |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,963 |
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(2022)
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9,177  |
| • Density | 4.9657/sq mi (1.9172/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
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Stillwater County is a cool place in Montana, a state in the United States. It's known for its beautiful nature. The county was created in 1913. Its main town, or county seat, is Columbus. In 2020, about 8,963 people lived here.
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Exploring Stillwater County's Geography
Stillwater County covers a large area. It has lots of land and some water. The total area is about 1,805 square miles. Most of this is land, with only a small part being water.
Main Roads and Highways
Important roads help people travel through Stillwater County. These highways connect towns and make it easy to explore.
Interstate 90
U.S. Highway 10 (This used to be a main road)
Montana Highway 78
Neighboring Counties
Stillwater County shares its borders with several other counties. These are like its neighbors.
- Golden Valley County to the north
- Yellowstone County to the east
- Carbon County to the south
- Park County to the southwest
- Sweet Grass County to the west
Special Protected Areas
Stillwater County is home to some important protected areas. These places help keep nature safe.
- Custer National Forest (part of it is in the county)
- Grass Lake National Wildlife Refuge
- Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge
People and Population in Stillwater County
The number of people living in Stillwater County changes over time. In 2020, about 8,963 people called it home. The county has a mix of different cultures and backgrounds. Most people are white, but there are also American Indian, Asian, and other groups.
Towns and Communities
Stillwater County has several towns and smaller communities. These are places where people live and work.
Main Town
- Columbus is the county seat. This means it's the main town where the county government is located.
Other Populated Places
These places are called census-designated places. They are like small towns or villages.
Smaller Unincorporated Communities
These are even smaller places that don't have their own local government.
Old Ghost Towns
Stillwater County also has some interesting ghost towns. These were once busy places that are now mostly empty.
Images for kids
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Mouat chromite mine and mill in 1942.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Stillwater para niños
