### Question
What is the definition of sixteen contiguous Western States?


### Answer
The definition of **sixteen contiguous Western States** is as follows in *43 U.S.C. § 1902*:

> the States of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 37-PUBLIC RANGELANDS IMPROVEMENT**

