Beaverton, Montana facts for kids
Beaverton is a very small place in Valley County, Montana, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's not officially a town or city with its own local government. Beaverton is located near Beaver Creek, right on the border between Valley County and Phillips County. Today, Beaverton is almost a ghost town, meaning most people have moved away. Only one business, First Creek Seeds, remains. You can find Beaverton about halfway between the towns of Saco and Hinsdale.
Beaverton's Past: A Look at Population
Beaverton used to have more people living there. The table below shows how many people were counted in Beaverton during different years by the U.S. Census.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1920 | 149 |
| 1930 | 129 |
| 1940 | 87 |
| 1950 | 86 |
The year 1950 was the last time Beaverton was counted as its own separate area in the U.S. Census. After that, its population was likely included with larger nearby areas.
Getting Around: Transportation Near Beaverton
Even though Beaverton is a quiet place, a major train line passes through it. The Amtrak Empire Builder train travels through Beaverton on BNSF tracks. This train connects big cities like Seattle and Portland in the west to Chicago in the east. However, the Empire Builder does not stop in Beaverton.
If you wanted to catch the train, the closest stations are:
- Malta, which is about 34 miles (55 km) to the west.
- Glasgow, which is about 40 miles (64 km) to the southeast.
Images for kids
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A map showing the Beaverton District in the 1940 U.S. Census.
