Melrose, Montana Explained

Melrose is a small community in Silver Bow County, Montana, United States. It is south of Butte and about 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/
• Web site: Melrose, Montana. Jacoby . Lowney. 18 March 2014. Hecla Consolidated Mining Company.

45.6319°N -112.6844°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Melrose . Montana Place Names Companion . Montana Historical Society . 7 April 2021.
2. Web site: Melrose . Visitmt . Montana Office of Tourism . 8 April 2021.
3. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=95542&cityname=Melrose%2C+Montana%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Melrose, Montana