### Question
How is the term undisposed of surface lands defined?


### Answer
The term **undisposed of surface lands** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 1776a* as the following:

> surface land that has not been conveyed to private parties or to the State of Montana by the United States

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1776a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 19-INDIAN LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENTS > SUBCHAPTER X-CROW LAND CLAIMS SETTLEMENT**

