Montana County Maps: Interactive History & Complete List

Montana map showing regions. Animated US state map with title. 4K resolution animation.

At Montana FWP, wildlife monitoring has evolved alongside advances in technology. Decades ago, survey locations were marked by hand on paper maps. Today, biologists use handheld GPS units and advanced digital mapping tools to document movements and build detailed survey tracks that can be reviewed and analyzed over time. In many areas of Montana, elk concentrate on traditional winter ranges. However, in landscapes where habitat conditions allow for broader distribution, especially during open, m