Clearwater State Forest is a state forest located in Montana. The forest has an area of approximately 18,076 acres and is one of the seven state forests in Montana.[1][2]
| Clearwater State Forest | |
|---|---|
  Location in Montana  Location in United States | |
| Location | Missoula County, Montana |
| Nearest city | Missoula, MT |
| Area | 18,076 acres (73.15 km2) |
| Established | 1925 |
| Governing body | Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation |
The forest was designated as a state forest in 1925 through a law passed by the Montana Legislature.[1][2]
History
editThe forest was first known as "Clearwater Timber Reserve". In 1906, it was founded as part of Lolo National Forest. During this time through the 1950s, this forest was mostly used for logging which was a major part of the local economy. In 1957, it was founded as Clearwater State Forrest to be managed and ran by Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC).[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Designation Of State Forests". Montana State Legislature. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
- ^ a b McLaughlin, R. P. (June 15, 1925). "Montana's State Forests". The Forest Patrolman. Vol. 6, no. 2. Retrieved May 11, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ Walker, T. "Clearwater State Forest". State Parks. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
External links
edit- U.S. Geological Survey Map at the U.S. Geological Survey Map Website. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
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