ABOUT US

Published: 2020
By Janell Barber

Chouteau County, established in 1865, was one of the original nine counties of the Montana Territory. Once the largest county in the Montana Territory and second largest in the United States, Chouteau County covers over 3900 square miles. With a population of 5700+, the county includes the larger communities of Fort Benton, Big Sandy, Geraldine and Highwood, and smaller communities of Carter, Loma, Floweree, Shonkin and Square Butte. As part of the Golden Triangle, Chouteau County is the top producing county of winter wheat in the state. It is no wonder agriculture production and agricultural-related businesses are the top industries.