Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument

Upper Missouri River Breaks National MonumentUpper Missouri River Breaks National Monument is a national monument, managed by the Bureau of Land Management.About Upper Missouri River Breaks National MonumentRemember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview This national monument covers about 377,000 acres of BLM-administered public land in central Montana. These lands hold a spectacular array of plant life, wildlife, unique geological features, endless recreational opportunities, and significant historical and cultural values. The rugged landscape has retained much of its unspoiled character over the centuries and, as a result, offers outstanding opportunities for solitude and dispersed recreation. In some areas, the BLM lands are intermingled with State of Montana lands and private property. The monument designation applies only to the BLM-managed lands. The land and the rugged, surrounding uplands (commonly call the Missouri Breaks) are defiThings to do at Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument

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Managed by: Bureau of Land Management

Designation: national monument

6 recorded activities

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