Rimrock, Montana facts for kids
Rimrock is a small place in Yellowstone County, Montana, in the United States. It's located at coordinates 45.802°N, 108.703°W. Imagine a spot on a map where the land is 3,468 feet (about 1,057 meters) above sea level! Rimrock is also shown on official maps made by the U.S. Geological Survey.
A Look at Rimrock's Past
How Rimrock Got Started
Rimrock began as a stop along the Great Northern Railroad. This was a very important train line that helped people and goods travel across the country. The place got its name from a special cliff made of sandstone that was right next to it. Imagine a tall, rocky wall – that's a "rimrock"!
What Rimrock Looks Like Today
Today, the Rimrock area is not open for people to visit. This includes the road called 72nd Street West. The land there is mostly used for farming. If you were to visit, you would only see a few trees and what's left of the old train tracks. The tracks are not used anymore.
Much of the old site is hidden from view because of a tall mound of earth from the railroad. But you can get a good look at the area from Philps Park. This park is located on the cliffs right above where Rimrock used to be.
