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The Crazy Mountains: A Battle Over Land and Access

The Crazy Mountains in southern Montana have become a symbol of conflict over land ownership and access in the American West. This iconic mountain range, located just 100 miles north of Yellowstone National Park, is characterized by a checkerboard pattern of public and private land ownership. Tensions have heightened as private landowners have been accused of obstructing public trails that wind through their properties, leading to a decades-long struggle for access and control.