Clearwater State Forest Explained

Clearwater State Forest
Map:	Montana#USA
Location:	Missoula County, Montana
Nearest City:	Missoula, MT
Area Acre:	18,076
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.

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

External links

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Designation Of State Forests. Montana State Legislature. May 11, 2020.
2. News: McLaughlin. R. P.. June 15, 1925. Montana's State Forests. 6. The Forest Patrolman. 2. May 11, 2020. Google Books.
3. Web site: Walker . T. . Clearwater State Forest . 2024-03-19 . State Parks . en-us.