Dell is a census-designated place in Beaverhead County, Montana, United States.[2] The settlement is located in a valley beside the Red Rock River.
Dell, Montana | |
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Coordinates: 44.7267549°N 112.6968945°W / 44.7267549; -112.6968945 | |
Country | United States |
State | Montana |
County | Beaverhead |
Area | |
• Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
• Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 6,004 ft (1,830 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 17 |
• Density | 38.03/sq mi (14.69/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
ZIP code | 59724[3] |
GNIS feature ID | 2804243[2] |
Dell was founded as a station stop on the newly completed Utah and Northern Railway, which reached Butte in 1881.[4] It became a trading center for ranchers.[5]
Dell School opened in 1903, and was later converted to a restaurant.[6][7] In 1907, the Dell Telephone Company was founded to construct and maintain a telephone system to Sheep Creek Basin.[8]
Dell is noted for having the lightest precipitation in Montana.[9]
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dell has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[10]
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2020 | 17 | — | |
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The population was 17 at the 2020 United States census.[12]
Dell Flight Strip is located northwest of Dell. Dell has a post office.[3]
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County seat: Dillon | ||
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