Boyd, Montana facts for kids
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Boyd, Montana
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 Boyd, Montana
Location in Montana
Boyd, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Carbon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,036 ft (1,230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 19 |
| • Density | 69.09/sq mi (26.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59013
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 802051 |
Boyd is a small, unincorporated community in Carbon County, Montana. It is also called a census-designated place. This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government. In 2020, only 19 people lived there.
Boyd was once an important stop for trains on the Northern Pacific Railway. This railway helped the community grow.
A Look at Boyd's History
Boyd got its first post office on March 12, 1909. Roland N. Doughty was the very first postmaster. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office. Since 1965, the post office in Boyd has been a smaller branch of the one in Roberts. It uses the ZIP code 59013.
When trains were the main way to travel, Boyd was a busy place. It was a key stop on the railway line to Red Lodge. But as more people started using cars, fewer trains stopped in Boyd. This caused the town's economy to slow down.
Where is Boyd Located?
Boyd is found along U.S. Route 212. It's about 21 miles away from the town of Red Lodge. If you're visiting, you can find the turnoff to Cooney Reservoir right in Boyd.
Population Facts
The number of people living in Boyd has changed over the years.
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| 2020 | 19 | — | |
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See also
- In Spanish: Boyd (Montana) para niños
