Near Landusky in Phillips County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)

The Little Rocky Mountains

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 25, 2020

1. The Little Rocky Mountains Marker

Inscription. Many Indian people believe that spirits dwell in north central Montana's "island" mountains: the Sweet Grass Hills and the Bear Paw and Little Rocky ranges. Their rugged peaks, clustered like tepees in a camp, offer access to the supernatural and provide a nesting place for eagles. the messengers of the spirits who live there. Generations of Blackfeet, Gros Ventre, Assiniboine and Chippewa-Cree have used these isolated areas for fasting, prayer and vision questing. Here are the precious gifts of water, plants, animals and solitude from the Great Spirit. Stories describing the supernatural powers of the Little Rocky Mountains abound. One such story, handed down in many variations, tells of a terrible water-monster called Bax'aa that inhabited the spring on Eagle Child Mountain, frightening or even slaying some who attempted to fast there. Another well known site at the western end of the Little Rockies is a battleground remembered among northern Montana tribes for its spiritual significance. The great Gros Ventre warrior Red Whip won victory there over the Sioux against incredible odds. His success is attributed to a powerful

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war charm and a vision that foretold the battle.

Erected by Montana Department of Transportation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Natural Features.

Location. 47° 47.744′ N, 108° 38.007′ W. Marker is near Landusky, Montana, in Phillips County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 191 and State Highway 66, on the left when traveling north on U.S. 191. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Zortman MT 59546, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Montana’s Missouri River Country.

It is also in the American Mountain West,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

on the Great Plains,

and specifically on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Rocky Mountains,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 25, 2020

2. The Little Rocky Mountains Marker

flies: A different marker also named The Little Rocky Mountains (here, next to this marker); A Fine Day for a Sail (approx. 11.7 miles away); The Mighty Missouri - Lifeblood of the Plains (approx. 12.1 miles away).

More about this marker. Not the end of the world, but you can see it from here.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 657 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 7, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.