Zortman, Montana
Zortman, Montana | |
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| Nickname: The cutest little town on earth | |
| Motto: In the heart of the Little Rocky Mountains | |
  Zortman, Montana  Zortman, Montana | |
| Coordinates: 47°55′04″N 108°31′35″W / 47.91778°N 108.52639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Phillips |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.953 sq mi (10.24 km2) |
| • Land | 3.953 sq mi (10.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,032 ft (1,229 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 69 |
| • Density | 17/sq mi (6.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 59546 |
| Area code | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 778765[3] |
Zortman is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Phillips County, Montana, United States. Its population was 69 as of the 2010 census.[2] Zortman has a post office with ZIP code 59546.[4][5]
The community includes the Zortman Motel and the Buckhorn Store and Cabins. The Buckhorn Store is the only store in the community. Zortman is a popular place for hunters to have dinner and stay while on their trip. Zortman was home to the Pegasus mine, but it was shut down. The town's population decreased after the shutdown of the mine.[citation needed]
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Zortman has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[6]
References
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Zortman". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
- ^ Climate Summary for Zortman, Montana
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