Brockway, Montana facts for kids
| Brockway, Montana | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | McCone |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 140 |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
Brockway is an unincorporated community in southern McCone County, Montana, United States located near the Redwater River. At the 2000 census, the Brockway area had a population of approximately 140 people. Brockway is located near the junction of Montana Highway 200 and Montana Secondary Highway 253 along the recently designated Big Sky Back Country Byway, approximately 10 miles southwest of Circle, Montana. Brockway is home to the annual Brockway Dairy Day Rodeo.
History
The town "became a major livestock shipping point reaching number one in the U.S. in 1934," according to historical marker author Bob Fletcher.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Brockway has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
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