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Native Americans have inhabited this land for
hundreds of years.  200 years ago Lewis and
Clark traversed what would one day be known
as Montana.
 Discovered in the 1860s, gold
attracted men with visions of riches.  Outlaws,
cattle, cowboys and railroads quickly followed.
The story of the 20th century became a saga
of ranching, mining, logging, tourism and
the preservation of nature's treasures.  Today,
Montana's treasures are found in the state's
environment, while technology transforms
old industries and creates new economies.
In Montana, the old and new await you.

Montana History Net is produced by Bruce Gourley.  Web site and photographs © 2005-2007 Bruce Gourley.