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Melrose, Montana

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Coordinates: 45°37′55″N 112°41′04″W / 45.63194°N 112.68444°W / 45.63194; -112.68444
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A pair of railroad tracks come from either side of the camera at the bottom corners to join into one midway us the image. On either side are two large grassy areas; on the right hand one a small wooden sign says "Melrose". There are streets with low buildings and some cars beyond the grassy areas, mountains in the distance, and blue sky with cirrus clouds above.
Melrose

Melrose is a small community in Silver Bow County, Montana, United States. It is 34 miles (55 km) south of Butte and about 30 miles (48 km) north of Dillon. The zip code is 59743.

It was established in 1881 at the junction of the road from Corinne, Utah, and the smelter at Glendale.[1] Situated on a scenic stretch of the Big Hole River, Melrose today is famous for trout fishing.[2]

It is located in the Beaverhead–Deerlodge National Forest.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Melrose has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[3]

References

  • https://web.archive.org/web/20110128195601/http://melrosemontana.com/
  • Lowney, Jacoby. "Melrose, Montanta". Hecla Consolidated Mining Company. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  1. ^ "Melrose". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Melrose". Visitmt. Montana Office of Tourism. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  3. ^ Climate Summary for Melrose, Montana

45°37′55″N 112°41′04″W / 45.63194°N 112.68444°W / 45.63194; -112.68444

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