Crane, Montana

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Crane, Montana
Census-designated place
Crane, Montana is located in Montana
Crane, Montana
Crane, Montana
Coordinates: 47°34′33″N 104°15′45″W / 47.57583°N 104.26250°W / 47.57583; -104.26250Coordinates: 47°34′33″N 104°15′45″W / 47.57583°N 104.26250°W / 47.57583; -104.26250
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyRichland
Area
[1]
 • Total2.531 sq mi (6.56 km2)
 • Land2.531 sq mi (6.56 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
1,952 ft (595 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total102
 • Density40/sq mi (16/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59217
Area code(s)406
GNIS feature ID770276[3]

Crane is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Richland County, Montana, United States. Its population was 102 according to the 2010 census.[2] Crane has a post office with the ZIP code 59217.[4][5] Montana Highway 16 passes through Crane.

The town was named for trapper Jimmy Crain when the post office opened in 1910.[6]

Climate[]

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Crane has a semi-arid climate, which is abbreviated as "BSk" on climate maps.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  3. ^ "Crane". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  4. ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved 2012-02-15.
  5. ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  6. ^ "Crane". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  7. ^ Climate Summary for Crane, Montana


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