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The main communities of the mouth of the Marias River are Loma and Fort Benton. Loma (at the location of Decision Point) is a direct product of the success of Fort Benton. Today the town of Fort Benton looks somewhat as it did in early times. As it was sited in 1965 for the historical registry this town has made a full circle returning to the past for its economic survival. Tourism plays an important role in its future economy. It is also the hub for one of the largest wheat producing areas in the state of Montana today. Fort Benton retains much of its “steamboat days” character. Many of the buildings located within its National Historic Landmark District were constructed during the golden years of the 1880’s.

The fauna of this region has added to the area's tourism economy. There is extensive hunting of big game animals, including white tail and mule deer, upland game birds and vast trophy fishing opportunities for walleye, sturgeon, and catfish.

Last Modified on: 1/30/2003