Wheatland County is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,069. Its county seat is Harlowton. Wheatland County was established on February 22, 1917, with areas partitioned from Meagher and Sweet Grass counties. It was named for the abundant wheat-growing areas across the center portion of the new county’s area.
| Name: | Wheatland County |
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| FIPS code: | 30-107 |
| State: | Montana |
| Founded: | February 22, 1917 |
| Named for: | wheat growing |
| Seat: | Harlowton |
| Largest city: | Harlowton |
| Total Area: | 1,428 sq mi (3,700 km²) |
| Land Area: | 1,423 sq mi (3,690 km²) |
| Total Population: | 2,069 |
| Population Density: | 1.4/sq mi (0.56/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Website: | www.harlowtonchamber.com |
Wheatland County location map. Where is Wheatland County?
Wheatland County Road Map
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,428 square miles (3,700 km), of which 1,423 square miles (3,690 km) is land and 5.0 square miles (13 km) (0.4%) is water.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 12
- U.S. Highway 191
- Montana Highway 3
Adjacent counties
- Judith Basin County – north
- Fergus County – north
- Golden Valley County – east
- Sweet Grass County – south
- Meagher County – west
National protected area
- Lewis and Clark National Forest (part)
Wheatland County Topographic Map
Wheatland County Satellite Map
Wheatland County Outline Map
