History of Wolf Point, Montana in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: September 29, 2025

Wolf Point, Montana, is the county seat of Roosevelt County and the largest community on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. Its population was 2,517 in 2020, a slight decrease from 2010. The city is renowned for hosting the annual Wild Horse Stampede, Montana's oldest rodeo, which takes place every year during the second weekend of July. This event has earned Wolf Point the nickname "Grandaddy of Montana Rodeos".

1915: Wolf Point Incorporation

In 1915, Wolf Point was incorporated.

1919: County Seat

In 1919, Wolf Point became the county seat.

1999: Mathew Golik Appointed Mayor

In 1999, Mathew Golik was appointed mayor of Wolf Point after the previous mayor resigned.

2000: 2000 Census Data

According to the 2000 census, Wolf Point had a population of 2,663 people, with 981 households and 685 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 55.73% White, 0.04% African American, 40.52% Native American, 1.01% Asian, 0.34% from other races, and 2.37% from two or more races.

2001: Mathew Golik Elected Mayor

In 2001, Mathew Golik was elected mayor of Wolf Point.

2005: Mathew Golik Re-elected Mayor

In 2005, Mathew Golik was re-elected as mayor of Wolf Point.

January 28, 2008: Wotanin Wowapi Ceases Publication

On January 28, 2008, the Wotanin Wowapi, a newspaper funded by the Fort Peck tribal government, ceased publication.

March 1, 2008: Death of Mayor Mathew Golik

On March 1, 2008, Mayor Mathew Golik died after his three-wheeler went through the ice on Fort Peck Lake while he was ice fishing.

March 17, 2008: DeWayne W. Jager Assumes Mayoral Duties

On March 17, 2008, DeWayne W. Jager, the city council president, assumed the duties of mayor following Mathew Golik's death.

November 2009: DeWayne W. Jager Elected Mayor

In November 2009, DeWayne W. Jager was elected to the position of mayor.

2009: FPCC Initiates Basketball Teams

In 2009, Fort Peck Community College (FPCC) initiated men's and women's collegiate basketball teams.

2010: 2010 Census Data

According to the 2010 census, Wolf Point had a population of 2,621 people, with 952 households and 635 families residing in the city. The racial makeup was 42.5% White, 0.2% African American, 50.5% Native American, 1.2% Asian, and 5.5% from two or more races.

2010: Frontier Elementary School Enrollment

In the 2010, Frontier Elementary School had an enrollment of more than 100 students.

2011: Frontier Elementary School Enrollment

In the 2010-2011 school year, Frontier Elementary School had an enrollment of more than 100 students.

2013: Chris M. Dschaak Elected Mayor

In 2013, Chris M. Dschaak won the election for mayor.

2013: End of Mayor Jager's Term

In 2013, DeWayne W. Jager's term as mayor ended.

June 2017: Civil Rights Complaint Filed

In June 2017, the Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board filed a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights due to disparities in staff representation and graduation rates for Native American students.