Ekalaka is a town in and the county seat of Carter County, Montana, United States. The population was 399 at the 2020 census.
History
Ekalaka was named after a Sioux girl, Ijkalaka, who was the wife of David Harrison Russell, a scout.
Ijkalaka (Restless or Moving About) was an Oglala Lakota and the daughter of Wombalee We-chosh (Eagle Man). The site became a trade center for cattle ranchers and sheepherders.
The area is known for its sandstone rock and open plains. Nearby is the Custer National Forest. Russell Creek flows through town.
Climate
Ekalaka experiences a dry continental climate (Köppen Dfb) with cold, dry winters and hot, wetter summers.