Carter County Map, Montana
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Carter County, Montana
Carter County is in the far southeastern corner of Montana, bordering South Dakota and Wyoming. It has vast open fields and the horizon seems endless.
Ekalaka, the county seat, is about as off the beaten path as you can get. This is cowboy country, pure and simple. Ranches sprawl across the rolling prairie, some bigger than small countries.
The local dinosaur museum showcases fossils found in the area. Carter County isn’t for everyone, but those who call it home love its rugged beauty and independence. It’s where your nearest neighbor might be miles away, and that’s just fine by most folks.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Carter County |
| County Seat | Ekalaka |
| Population | Approximately 1,300 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Ekalaka, Alzada, Hammond, Albion |
| Interstates and Highways | MT 7, MT 323 |
| FIPS Code | 30-011 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 3,348 square miles (Land: 3,341 sq mi, Water: 7 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Powder River County (West), Custer County (Northwest), Fallon County (North), Harding County, South Dakota (East), Butte County, South Dakota (Southeast), Crook County, Wyoming (South) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone (MT) |
| State | Montana |
| Coordinates | 45.5114° N, 104.5396° W |
| Etymology | Named after Thomas H. Carter, a U.S. Senator from Montana |
| Major Landmarks | Medicine Rocks State Park, Carter County Museum, Custer National Forest |
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