Raynesford, Montana
Census-Designated Place in Montana, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Raynesford is an unincorporated community in Judith Basin County, Montana, United States. Its elevation is 4,042 feet (1,232 m), and it is located at 47°16′12″N 110°43′48″W (47.2699643, -110.7299417).[3] The community includes a community center, a catholic church, a fire department,[4] and a post office.[5] The post office was established under the name of "Spion Kop" on March 31, 1906; its name was changed to Raynesford exactly three years later.[5]
Raynesford, Montana | |
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Country | United States |
State | Montana |
County | Judith Basin |
Area | |
• Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
• Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 31 |
• Density | 310.00/sq mi (119.91/km2) |
FIPS code | 30-61300 |
GNIS feature ID | 789423[2] |
U.S. Route 87 runs along the southern side of town. Montana Highway 217's southern terminus intersects Stanford. Big Otter Creek flows through town.
Nearby Sluice Boxes State Park provides rugged recreation. It is a former mining area located along the Belt Creek Canyon.[6]