Where is Deer Lodge, Montana, USA?

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Where is Deer Lodge Located? - Deer Lodge is a city located in the Powell County of Montana, United States. Deer Lodge lies between 41.1159913 Degrees North latitudes and 104.7812654 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Deer Lodge Located?

Deer Lodge is a city located in the Powell County of Montana, United States. Deer Lodge lies between 41.1159913 Degrees North latitudes and 104.7812654 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Deer Lodge city is 2938 people and the city has a total area of 1.44 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Deer Lodge, Montana Quick Facts

PropertyDetails
CityDeer Lodge
CountyPowell County
StateMontana
State CapitalHelena
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude46.3988°N
Longitude112.7303°W
Elevation4,524 ft (1,379 m)
Land Area1.53 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area1.53 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)2,938
Population DensityAbout 1,920 per sq mi
ZIP Codes59722
Area Code406
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST), UTC -7
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT), UTC -6
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code30-20775
Congressional DistrictMontana's 1st Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Deer Lodge, Montana

  • Anaconda, Montana - Southwest - 8 mi
  • Warm Springs, Montana - Southwest - 13 mi
  • Garrison, Montana - Northwest - 23 mi
  • Butte, Montana - South - 37 mi
  • Philipsburg, Montana - West - 39 mi
  • Helena, Montana - Northeast - 65 mi
  • Missoula, Montana - Northwest - 73 mi
  • Whitehall, Montana - Southeast - 77 mi
  • Hamilton, Montana - West - 95 mi
  • Bozeman, Montana - Southeast - 116 mi

Deer Lodge, Montana Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Rainfall (in)
January31110.65
April56301.05
July84470.95
October59310.70
Annual583012.5
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate Classification (Köppen)Warm-Summer Humid Continental (Dfb)
Annual RainfallAbout 13 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysApproximately 190 days
Hurricane/Tornado RiskNo hurricane risk; very low tornado risk
SnowfallAbout 55 inches annually

Driving Distances from Deer Lodge, Montana

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
AnacondaMontana810 min
Warm SpringsMontana1315 min
GarrisonMontana2325 min
ButteMontana3740 min
PhilipsburgMontana3945 min
HelenaMontana651 hr 5 min
MissoulaMontana731 hr 15 min
WhitehallMontana771 hr 20 min
HamiltonMontana951 hr 40 min
BozemanMontana1161 hr 50 min

Transportation and Connectivity in Deer Lodge, Montana

TransportationDetails
Airport NameBert Mooney Airport (nearest commercial airport)
IATA CodeBTM
PortNo commercial port
Major HighwaysInterstate 90, Montana Highway 1, Montana Highway 271
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station at Whitefish
Local Bus/Transit ServiceRegional transportation and local taxi services
  • Interstate 90 - Main east-west interstate connecting Deer Lodge with Butte, Missoula, Billings, and Spokane.
  • Montana Highway 1 - Scenic Pintler Veterans' Memorial Highway linking Deer Lodge with Philipsburg and Drummond.
  • Montana Highway 271 - Connects the city with nearby communities and Interstate 90 access points.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Deer Lodge, Montana

Landmark NameType
Old Montana Prison ComplexHistoric Site
Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic SiteNational Historic Site
Montana Auto MuseumMuseum
Frontier Montana MuseumHistory Museum
Powell County MuseumMuseum
Yesterday's Playthings MuseumToy Museum
Cutler Bros. Productions MuseumSpecialty Museum
Cottonwood City ParkCity Park
Clark Fork River Scenic AreaNatural Attraction
Mount Powell Scenic AreaMountain Recreation Area

Colleges and Universities in Deer Lodge, Montana

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of Montana - MissoulaPublicUniversityResearch and liberal arts
Montana Technological UniversityPublicUniversityEngineering and mining programs
Helena College - University of MontanaPublicCommunity CollegeTechnical and career education
Highlands College of Montana TechPublicCommunity CollegeWorkforce and skilled trades
Powell County High School DistrictPublicK-12 DistrictPublic education system

Waterbodies in Deer Lodge, Montana

Clark Fork River, Warm Springs Creek, Cottonwood Creek, Lost Creek, Georgetown Lake, Silver Lake, Flint Creek, Warm Springs Ponds

Golf Courses in Deer Lodge, Montana

Deer Lodge Golf Club, Old Works Golf Course, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Golf Course, Anaconda Hills Golf Course, Butte Country Club

Deer Lodge, Montana - Key Historical Facts

  • Deer Lodge began as a trading and supply center during the 1860s after nearby gold discoveries attracted miners and settlers to western Montana.
  • The city became the county seat of Powell County and played an important role in ranching, transportation, and regional commerce.
  • The historic Grant-Kohrs Ranch helped establish Deer Lodge as one of the birthplaces of the open-range cattle industry in the American West.
  • The Montana State Prison operated in Deer Lodge for more than a century before closing in 1979, and the former prison is now a major historic attraction.
  • The arrival of the Northern Pacific Railway strengthened the city's economy by improving trade and transportation across Montana.
  • Today, Deer Lodge is known for its preserved Old West history, museums, national historic sites, and outdoor recreation opportunities.

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