Missouri Breaks
Missouri Breaks is a rugged, sparsely populated region along the Missouri River in northeastern Montana. Known for winding river corridors, bluff-and-plateau terrain, and historic cowboy routes, it offers opportunities for wildlife viewing, fly-fishing, backcountry camping, and high-clearance overland drives.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Midwest |
| Subregion | Great Plains |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Carter and Roosevelt counties |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 48.15 |
| Longitude | -105.933 |
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7:15 PM LOCAL TIMEMissouri Breaks is a vast region across northeastern Montana where the Missouri River slices through dramatic broad canyons and layered clay bluffs, framing wide-open plains and isolated mesas. This remote landscape is characterized by sagebrush steppe, stands of cottonwood along watercourses, and a legacy of native and frontier travel routes, making it a low-key but rewarding destination for wildlife watchers, fly-fishers, and adventure travelers willing to venture beyond paved roads. The landscape lends itself to high-clearance overland travel, backcountry camping, and observation of species like bald eagles, salmonid trout, and native ungulates. Key access points follow the Missouri River, but much of the interior remains isolated with minimal services, emphasizing prepared travel and respect for fragile environments.
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