Montana Interactive Learning Lab

Click or tab through the map to explore Montana’s cities, rivers, mountains, and historic sites.

Explore 14 clickable locations
Labeled geographic map of Montana showing cities, mountain ranges, national parks, and rivers
Montana — The Big Sky State

Population: 1,144,694 (July 2025 U.S. Census estimate) · Capital: Helena · Statehood: November 8, 1889 (41st state) · Area: approximately 147,040 square miles · State bird: Western meadowlark · State flower: Bitterroot · State tree: Ponderosa pine · Motto: Oro y Plata (Gold and Silver)

Tip: Use Tab and Enter to explore the highlighted map zones without a mouse.
Location Information and Narration
Reading accessibility:Each activity window can be moved, collapsed, or closed.
🔎 Online Scavenger Hunt (12)

✓ Fact or Fiction (10)

Decide whether each statement is factual based on the reading.

🎭 Two Truths & a Lie (8)

Two statements are true. Select the ONE false statement.

🧭 Map Skills Quiz (10)

Use the Montana map to determine the direction from one place to another. The map is oriented with north at the top.

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