Great Falls

The semi-arid plains around Great Falls are cut by the Missouri River, a setting that has shaped both the city’s layout and its hydroelectric economy. The city takes its name from a series of falls and rapids on the river; their power supported early industry and is still harnessed by dams in the area. In 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition made a demanding portage around the Great Falls of the Missouri, an episode interpreted at the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center. Great Falls is also closely associated with Western artist Charles M. Russell, whose work is preserved at the C.M. Russell Museum. Explore further webcams across central Montana to extend your view of Missouri River country.

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