### Question
Can you define what eleven contiguous Western States means?


### Answer
**Eleven contiguous Western States** is defined as the following in *43 U.S.C. § 1702*:

> 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**

