Stillwater County's history is anything but still. In 1875, the trading post and stage stop of Stillwater at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Stillwater Rivers enticed trade with the Crow Indians
Beartooths resident Patty Hooker, in cooperation with local individuals, has compiled these early photographs illustrating the journey of Stillwater County. The Annin Collection at the Museum of the Beartooths was invaluable in rounding out this portrayal of one of Montana's most diverse counties.