### Question
How is the "eleven contiguous Western States" defined?


### Answer
The term **eleven contiguous Western States** is defined in *43 U.S.C. § 1702* as follows -

> the States of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1702*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-FEDERAL LAND POLICY AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

