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Dell, Montana
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 Dell, Montana
Location in Montana
Dell, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Beaverhead |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,004 ft (1,830 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 17 |
| • Density | 38.03/sq mi (14.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP code |
59724
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| GNIS feature ID | 2804243 |
Dell is a census-designated place in Beaverhead County, Montana, United States. The settlement is located in a valley beside the Red Rock River.
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History
Dell was founded as a station stop on the newly completed Utah and Northern Railway, which reached Butte in 1881. It became a trading center for ranchers.
Dell School opened in 1903, and was later converted to a restaurant. In 1907, the Dell Telephone Company was founded to construct and maintain a telephone system to Sheep Creek Basin.
Geography
Dell is noted for having the lightest precipitation in Montana.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dell has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 17 | — | |
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The population was 17 at the 2020 United States census.
Infrastructure
Dell Flight Strip is located northwest of Dell. Dell has a post office.
