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From the Old to New West: changes in landownership and land use in the Crazy Mountains, Montana from 1900 to 2000: Author: Nygaard, Kimiko Jean-Lena; Date: 2008-12-15; Program: Earth Sciences; Abstract: Land and life across the Mountainous West are changing rapidly. Traditionally, mountain localities of the western United States have been centers of natural resource extraction and production. Many of these settings however, are being redefined as part of an amenity-oriented, economy and lifestyle. Whereas Old West landscapes reflect industries of mining, farming, ranching, and logging, the New West has become a spatial arena for recreation, tourism, and second-home development. Consequently, different land use ethos and land management practices between residents have led to conflict over res...; Download File | View full details