Wild Horse Island
Island in Montana, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wild Horse Island (Montana Salish: Čt'išeʔém, Kutenai: kwiⱡq̓anqmi[4]), approximately 2,164 acres (876 ha) in size,[2][5] is the largest island on Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Montana.[6] Protected as a state park since 1977, the island near Big Arm Bay is home to abundant wildlife including bighorn sheep, mule deer, waterfowl, and bald eagles. It is managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and lies within both the Flathead Indian Reservation and Lake County, Montana.
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Geography | |
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Location | Flathead Lake |
Coordinates | 47°50′43″N 114°12′54″W[1] |
Adjacent to | Big Arm Bay |
Total islands | 1 |
Area | 2,163 acres (875 ha)[2] |
Highest elevation | 3,749 ft (1142.7 m)[3] |
Administration | |
United States | |
State | Montana |
County | Lake |
Indian Reservation | Flathead Indian Reservation |
Additional information | |
Official website | Wild Horse Island State Park |
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