Clearwater State Forest

Clearwater State Forest
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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

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]}

The forest was designated as a state forest in 1925 through a law passed by the Montana Legislature. ^{[1] [2]}

History

The 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

• List of forests in Montana

References

1. "Designation Of State Forests". Montana State Legislature. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
2. McLaughlin, R. P. (June 15, 1925). "Montana's State Forests". The Forest Patrolman. Vol. 6, no. 2. Retrieved May 11, 2020– via Google Books.
3. Walker, T. "Clearwater State Forest". State Parks. Retrieved March 19, 2024.

External links

• U.S. Geological Survey Map at the U.S. Geological Survey Map Website. Retrieved December 12, 2022.