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Geyser, Montana
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 Geyser, Montana
Location in Montana
Geyser, Montana
Location in the United States
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| County | Judith Basin County, Montana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,186 ft (1,276 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 87 |
| • Density | 98/sq mi (37.7/km2) |
| ZIP Code |
59447
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-30550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0771749 |
Geyser is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Judith Basin County, Montana, United States, southeast of Great Falls along U.S. Route 87. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 87.
The town's name originated from the mud springs in the area in which the town was first founded. P. J. O’Hara, considered the father of Geyser, started a hotel here in 1887, and other businesses soon followed. Geyser was moved to its present location with the construction of the Great Northern rail line between Great Falls and Billings.
Demographics
The racial makeup of the town was 96.8% White, 0.2% Native American, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population. [1]
Education
Geyser High School's team name is the Wranglers. 13 students were enrolled in 2020.
See also
In Spanish: Geyser (Montana) para niños
