Assumptions 



Montana's population will increase to 750,000 by 1975, a rate of growth 

 significantly less than the projected national average. The increased 

 population will be located in urban and industrial areas, expanding resi- 

 dential, industrial and commercial, and recreational areas onto agricul- 

 tural land. 



The acreage of cropland is expected to increase by 1975, accompanied by 

 further irrigation development and local shifts among other land uses. 



Demands for the recreation facilities Montana can provide will increase 

 greatly, resulting in further development and increased conflict with 

 agricultural and other uses. At the same time, competition for Montana's 

 water resources will increase, leading to fuller development and 

 utilization. 



