Wednesday, January 28, 2015

375,000 acres is the same as 586 square mile. Montana is 147,164 sq miles.

The other federal monument in Montana is the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument (UMRBNM) (click here). It is a conservation area for recreation that contains some rare and precious parts of the natural world located in Montana.

The Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument (UMRBNM) covers about 375,000 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....

...The 149-mile Upper Missouri National Wild and Scenic River flows through the monument. The land and the rugged, surrounding uplands (commonly call the Missouri Breaks) are defined in part by their history. The entire region was the homeland and lifeblood of American Indians. The river served as the pathway for Lewis and Clark, then the waterway for steamboats and a drawing card for fur trappers and traders....

These magnificent monuments serve the tourist industry. I am sure this monument is visited frequently by hikers. It also serves as an additional place along the Lewis and Clark Trail.

It is a little difficult for USA phone companies to compete and grow their business for more American jobs with such a large share of the market monopolized by Apple.