Mineral County is located on the western border of Montana. West of Missoula on Interstate 90, the towns of Alberton, Superior, St. Regis, DeBorgia, Haugan, and Saltese, are nestled in the Middle Clark Fork and St Regis river basins. The county contains 1,223 square miles and a population of ~4,000. 87% of the land area in Mineral County is public forest land, with the majority under the management of the Lolo National Forest. Superior, the county seat, has an elevation of 2,750 with a relatively mild clim
Natural resource industries have historically been the main stay of the local economy. With 8% private land in the valley bottom, there is still adequate land for farming that includes wheat, hay and grazing for cattle and sheep. The county is proud of the schools, hospital and other amenities that provide personal attention and care to the residents.
The County offers extensive recreation areas for hunting, fishing, camping and hiking. Winter activities abound in the area. Cross country skiing, snowmobiling; sledding and good road conditions all winter long assure you of finding the perfect spot for winter fun. A short drive-in just about any direction will put you at some of the finest downhill ski runs in the country. Summertime offers the angler some of the best trout fishing to be found anywhere. Hiking and backpacking will take you into areas