Monarch, Montana

Monarch, Montana
Unincorporated community
Monarch
Coordinates: 47°05′54″N 110°50′19″W / 47.09833°N 110.83861°W / 47.09833; -110.83861Coordinates: 47°05′54″N 110°50′19″W / 47.09833°N 110.83861°W / 47.09833; -110.83861
Country United States
State Montana
County Cascade
Elevation 4,560 ft (1,390 m)
Time zone Mountain (MST) (UTC-7)
  Summer (DST) MDT (UTC-6)
ZIP code 59463
Area code(s) 406
GNIS feature ID 787548[1]

Monarch is an unincorporated community in Cascade County, Montana, United States.

Geography

Monarch is located in the Little Belt Mountains of central Montana, southeast of Great Falls on US Highway 89 in the Lewis and Clark National Forest. Monarch is located near Kings Hill Pass.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Monarch has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[2]

History

Monarch was founded in 1889 to service the various silver mines in the Little Belt Mountains of Cascade County.

Recreation

Recreation opportunities are available at nearby Sluice Boxes State Park, where hiking and wildlife viewing are popular activities. Lodging, camping, and a post office are available to visitors at Monarch. Hiking and fishing are popular in the area and in the nearby town of Neihart, where lodging is also available.

References

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