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This page serves as the primary resource for editors of Montana. Review all the sections to better understand how the guidelines for this state might deviate from the overall USA or worldwide guidelines. If you have any comments or questions about this page or state refer to the {community links} below.

Welcome to the new and improved Montana State wiki page! The page is still under construction. Continue to follow the MT Waze section on the forums for updates.


Introduction

Montana is a part of the Northwest region, which includes the states and/or territories of: Alaska / Idaho / Montana / Oregon / Washington / Wyoming.

Mapping Resources

Before editing the maps in Montana, be sure to fully review and understand the editing manual.The Waze user community follows the Waze etiquette guidelines discussed in the Wiki. Be sure to familiarize yourself with these guiding principals while editing the maps and this Wiki, as well as when communicating with other Waze users.

Functional Classification

Montana follows the Functional Classification (FC) system for both state and non-state roads. This change from the previous road-typing guidance was changed in September 2014.

State Wide
GIS Resources
MDT City, County, Urban, and Unincorporated Maps
MDT Incorporated City Maps

All maps are property of Montana Department of Transportation.

MDT County Maps

County maps show roads on a land grid of township,range and section lines. MDT departmental route id's are indicated with a beginning label and ending label, and MDT corridor id's are added to some routes where possible. These maps do not imply roadway ownership or maintenance responsibility. Cultural features adjacent to roads are displayed by symbols. The maps also indicate managed areas by owner, lakes, reservoirs, streams, canals/ditches, and, railroads.

  • City areas are blocked out on these maps but they are available in the Urban maps, City Systems maps and Unincorporated Town Maps.

MDT Urban Maps

Highway Systems include:

  • the National Highway System (NHS) - includes the Interstate and other principal arterials
  • the Primary Highway System
  • the Secondary Highway System
  • the Primary Streets

The six functional classifications for urbanized and urban areas include:

  • Interstate
  • Principal Arterials
  • Minor Arterials
  • Major Collectors
  • Minor Collectors
  • Local streets

MDT Unincorporated Town Maps

Unincorporated town maps show public roads on a land grid of township, range and section lines. These maps do not imply roadway ownership or maintenance responsibility. Cultural features adjacent to roads are displayed by symbols. The maps also indicate managed areas by owner, lakes, reservoirs, streams, canals/ditches, and, railroads