The value of school trust lands
Montana now has more new residents defined as five years or so than old. That means perhaps that someone should tell the story of what is now spoken of as public lands as different from Glacier National Park, Yellowstone Park or state parks spread across Montana. As westward migration began property previously unsurveyed was mapped.
Congress was proactive.
Realizing that schools were a necessary expense, an appropriate amount of acreage was set aside to provide income.
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