Wheatland County, Montana

Wheatland County
Wheatland County Courthouse in Harlowton
Wheatland County Courthouse in Harlowton
Map of Montana highlighting Wheatland County
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Map of the United States highlighting Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 46°28′N 109°50′W / 46.47°N 109.84°W / 46.47; -109.84
Country United States
State Montana
FoundedFebruary 22, 1917
Named forwheat growing
SeatHarlowton
Largest cityHarlowton
Area
 • Total1,428 sq mi (3,700 km2)
 • Land1,423 sq mi (3,690 km2)
 • Water5.0 sq mi (13 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,069
 • Estimate 
(2022)
2,032 Decrease
 • Density1.4/sq mi (0.56/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.harlowtonchamber.com
  • Montana county number 44

Wheatland County is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,069.[1] Its county seat is Harlowton.[2] Wheatland County was established on February 22, 1917, with areas partitioned from Meagher and Sweet Grass counties. It was named for the abundant wheat-growing areas across the center portion of the new county's area.

  1. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.