Coalwood, Montana Explained

Coalwood
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Montana
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Montana
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Montana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Powder River
Established Date:1910
Unit Pref:Imperial
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Timezone Dst:MDT
Elevation Ft:3347
Coordinates:45.7281°N -105.5906°W
Area Code:406
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:770001

Coalwood is an unincorporated community in northern Powder River County, Montana, United States. It lies along Montana Highway 59, 23.5miles 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. In 1919, it became part of the newly created Powder River County, with the town of Broadus as the county seat.

Notes and References

  1. Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '08. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2008, p. 61.
  2. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=937042&cityname=Belle+Creek%2C+Montana%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Belle Creek, Montana