Monarch, Montana facts for kids
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Monarch, Montana
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 Monarch, Montana
Location in Montana
Monarch, Montana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Cascade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,560 ft (1,390 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 26 |
| • Density | 32.38/sq mi (12.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59463
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 787548 |
Monarch is a small, unincorporated community located in Cascade County, Montana, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government. It's nestled in the beautiful Little Belt Mountains.
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A Look Back: Monarch's History
Monarch has a rich history tied to mining. It started as a mining community in the Little Belt Mountains. Miners found valuable resources here long ago. Other nearby mining areas had royal names like King, Czar, and Emperor. This shows how important these places were.
A railway line, the Montana Central Railway, reached Monarch in 1889. This train helped transport goods and people to and from Great Falls. The railway served the community for many years. It stopped running on November 3, 1945.
Where is Monarch? Geography and Climate
Monarch is located in the Little Belt Mountains in central Montana. It is southeast of Great Falls. You can find it along US Highway 89. The community is also within the Lewis and Clark National Forest.
Monarch is a mountain community. It sits at a high elevation of 4,560 feet (about 1,390 meters) above sea level.
Monarch's Climate
Monarch has a semi-arid climate. This means it gets less rain than other places. It is often dry, but not a desert. This type of climate is known as "BSk" on climate maps.
Who Lives in Monarch? Demographics
The community of Monarch is quite small. According to the 2020 United States Census, 26 people live there.
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| 2020 | 26 | — | |
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