Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument
The Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument is a national monument in the western United States, protecting the Missouri Breaks of north central Montana. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), it is a series of badland areas characterized by rock outcroppings, steep bluffs, and grassy plains; a topography referred to as "The Breaks".
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| Designation | National Monument |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| State | Montana |
| Size | 507,066 acres (computed from the boundary polygon) |
| National Conservation Lands id | NLCS000476 |
| Center point | 47.7762, -109.2540 |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 21) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Where to camp
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. 1 is within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 0.1 miI.g. Baker House ↗National Historic Landmark
- 0 miChouteau County Courthouse ↗Fort Benton, MT
- 0 miLewis and Clark Camp at Slaughter River ↗Big Sandy, MT
- 0 miRobinson, Fred, Bridge ↗Lewiston, MT
- 0 miGrand Union Hotel ↗Fort Benton, MT
- 0 miBaker, I. G., House ↗Fort Benton, MT
- 0.1 miMasonic Building ↗Fort Benton, MT
- 0.1 miSt. Paul's Episcopal Church ↗Fort Benton, MT
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument?
507,066 acres, measured from the published boundary polygon. The agency’s own figure can differ where the boundary includes water or inholdings.
Source: How acreage is computed
Who manages Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument?
The Bureau of Land Management.
Source: Bureau of Land Management
What state is Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument in?
Montana.
Source: How states are assigned
Can I camp at Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is James Kipp Campground, 0.1 miles out. 1 in all are within ten miles. Rules vary by unit; the BLM page has the current camping rules.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument?
A point inside the boundary is at 47.776, -109.254. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Bureau of Land Management
How dark is the night sky at Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 21 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, very dark ground, a faint glow at most.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Are there historic places near Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument?
16 National Register listings within 15 miles, including I.g. Baker House and Chouteau County Courthouse.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name: the BLM National Conservation Lands layer.
- States: computed by intersecting the boundary with Census state polygons; a state is listed when it holds at least one percent of the area.
- Acreage: geodesic area of the published polygon. The agency’s official acreage can differ where the boundary includes water, easements or inholdings.
- Description: Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. The article was accepted because its title contains this unit’s name.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
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