Coalwood, Montana

Coalwood
Unincorporated community
Country United States
State Montana
County Powder River
Time zone Mountain (MST)
  Summer (DST) MDT (UTC)
Area code(s) 406

Coalwood is an unincorporated community in northern Powder River County, Montana, United States. It lies along Montana Highway 59 23.5 miles (37.8 km) north of the town of Broadus, the county seat of Powder River County.[1]

Geography

Coalwood is located at 3,340 feet (1,018 m) above sea level. The community lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT), observes daylight saving time, and lies within the 406 area code.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Coalwood has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[2]

History

Coalwood was established in 1910, in Custer County, Montana. In 1919, it became part of the newly created Powder River County, with the town of Broadus as the county seat.

References

  1. Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '08. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2008, p. 61.
  2. Climate Summary for Belle Creek, Montana

Coordinates: 45°43′41″N 105°35′26″W / 45.72806°N 105.59056°W / 45.72806; -105.59056

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