Goldcreek, Montana facts for kids
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Goldcreek, Montana
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 Goldcreek, Montana
Location in Montana
Goldcreek, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Powell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,190 ft (1,280 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
59733 (Gold Creek)
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-31825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806661 |
Goldcreek is a small community in Powell County, Montana, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Goldcreek is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area that the government defines just for counting people during the census.
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Discovering Goldcreek
Goldcreek is located in the southwestern part of Powell County. It's very close to Interstate 90, which is a major highway. You can find Goldcreek about 0.4 miles (0.6 km) south of Exit 166 on I-90.
Getting Around Goldcreek
If you travel on Interstate 90, you'll find other towns nearby. Garrison is about 8 miles (13 km) to the southeast of Goldcreek. If you head northwest, you'll reach Drummond, which is about 12 miles (19 km) away.
Goldcreek's Natural Setting
The community of Goldcreek sits in the beautiful valley of the Clark Fork River. This river is an important natural feature in the area. Goldcreek is located about 1 mile (1.6 km) downstream from where Gold Creek flows into the larger Clark Fork River. When two rivers meet, it's called a confluence.
When Was Goldcreek First Counted?
Goldcreek was officially recognized as a census-designated place (CDP) for the first time before the 2020 census. This means that in 2020, it was included as a specific area for the government to count how many people live there.
