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Montana State Name origin:

Montana Geology and Topography Map
Montana Geology and Topography Map : USGS
Montana

What does Montana mean? The name Montana is based on the Latin or Spanish word for "mountainous." Western Montana is forested and mountainous, the eastern section is a high barren plain.

Glacier National Park in Montana
Glacier National Park in Montana - Mount Gould reflected in Swiftcurrent lake, photo from Day Hikes in Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park in Montana (Grinnell overlook)
Photo from Day Hikes in Glacier National Park

 

Source:
Montana Quick Facts: Ben's Guide to US Government
Links:
Montana History: Resource for Teachers of Montana History
Name Origins - 50 States
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Montana Symbols:

bird - animal
butterfly
fish - fossil
flower - grass
arboretum
tree - soil
gemstone 1 - 2
 

flag - seal
motto
medal of valor
name - nickname
song 1 - 2
language
cowboy hall


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