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Driving a not-so-straight line from Highwood to Geraldine takes
you through the mountains, then across a fascinating geological
feature called the Shonkin Sag. Todd Klassy wrote all about the
Sag in the Spring 2023 issue of Distinctly Montana Magazine.
As you would expect, this is farmland. The heart of Montana's
Golden Triangle, 513,490 acres are devoted to wheat. Every-
where you go in Chouteau County, you see grain elevators—
even in the most remote parts of the county. The 2017 Census of
Agriculture shows the county to be first in the state in grain pro-
duction, second in poultry and egg production, but only 48th
for horses and their kin.
In conclusion, there's a lot to see and do in Chouteau Coun-
ty, and I highly recommend you take the time to stop and spend
some time, not just in Fort Benton, but all though the county.
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