Raynesford, Montana

The Historic Montana Elevator Co. elevator next to the tracks.

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 / 47.27000°N 110.73000°W / 47.27000; -110.73000 (47.2699643, -110.7299417).[1] The community includes a community center, a catholic church, a fire department,[2] and a post office.[3] 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.[3]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Raynesford has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Raynesford, Montana
  2. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Judith Basin Rural Fire District Raynesford
  3. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Raynesford Post Office
  4. ↑ Climate Summary for Raynesford, Montana

Coordinates: 47°16′12″N 110°43′48″W / 47.27000°N 110.73000°W / 47.27000; -110.73000


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