This collection is a subgroup (Commission) of the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation records, RS 496. Please see the primary finding aid for more Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation records.

Records consist of originals and typescript copies of interoffice correspondence, arranged chronologically, general correspondence, arranged alphabetically, and a letterpress volume of outgoing correspondence; financial volumes including a cash book, a general ledger, and a journal, plus various other financial items. There are two overlapping minute books (1895-1899, 1897-1909) covering the work of the Commission. The second book also includes minutes of the successor Carey Land Act Board (RS 32). In addition there are reports on the work of the Commission; miscellany; and clippings.