Big Sag, Montana

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Big Sag is an unincorporated community in Chouteau County, in the U.S. state of Montana. [1] It is located off of Montana Secondary Highway 228. It is near the Big Sag Waterfowl Production Area.

History

The community took its name from the nearby Big Sag valley. [2] [3] Big Sag has been noted for its unusual place name. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Big Sag, Montana
  2. ↑ "Origins of Names on Milwaukee". Roundup Record-Tribune & Winnett Times. August 22, 1940. p. 6. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
  3. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Big Sag
  4. ↑ "The most ridiculous town name in each state". WKRC. Retrieved August 9, 2020.

47°35′52″N110°42′49″W / 47.59778°N 110.71361°W / 47.59778; -110.71361


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