Big Snowy Mountains

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The Big Snowy Mountains are a remote, island-like mountain range in central Montana known for their rugged limestone peaks, extensive cave systems, and relatively undeveloped wilderness character.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf mountain range
access primarily by gravel and forest roads
climate continental climate
contains Big Snowy Trail system NERFINISHED
Crystal Lake NERFINISHED
Snowy Mountain Wilderness Study Area NERFINISHED
country United States of America
developmentStatus relatively undeveloped
elevation approximately 2,682 meters
approximately 8,800 feet
fauna black bear
elk
mountain lion
mule deer
various raptor species
geology Madison Limestone formations NERFINISHED
limestone
hasFeature alpine meadows
caves
forested slopes
karst topography
sinkholes
steep cliffs
hasHighestPoint Greathouse Peak NERFINISHED
knownFor extensive cave systems
island-like mountain range appearance
relatively undeveloped wilderness character
rugged limestone peaks
locatedIn Big Snowy Mountains NERFINISHED
Fergus County, Montana NERFINISHED
Judith Basin County, Montana NERFINISHED
Montana
central Montana NERFINISHED
mountainRangeOf Rocky Mountains NERFINISHED
nameEtymology named for persistent snow on higher elevations
nearestCity Lewistown, Montana NERFINISHED
partOf Lewis and Clark National Forest NERFINISHED
recreation backpacking
caving
cross-country skiing
hiking
horseback riding
hunting
vegetation coniferous forests
grasslands at lower elevations
subalpine forests
wildernessCharacter remote
roadless areas

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Bitterroot Range contains Big Snowy Mountains