Dupuyer, Montana

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Dupuyer, Montana
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Dupuyer, Montana is located in Montana
Dupuyer, Montana
Dupuyer, Montana
Coordinates: 48°11′33″N 112°29′58″W / 48.19250°N 112.49944°W / 48.19250; -112.49944Coordinates: 48°11′33″N 112°29′58″W / 48.19250°N 112.49944°W / 48.19250; -112.49944
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyPondera
Area
 • Total4.651 sq mi (12.05 km2)
 • Land4.645 sq mi (12.03 km2)
 • Water0.006 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
4,117 ft (1,255 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total86
 • Density18/sq mi (7.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59432
Area code(s)406
GNIS feature ID770915[3]

Dupuyer (/dəpˈjər/)[4] is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Pondera County, Montana, United States. Its population was 86 as of the 2010 census.[2] The community is located along U.S. Route 89 and Dupuyer Creek. Dupuyer has a post office with ZIP code 59432.[5][6]

The town takes its name from Dupuyer Creek, which borders the town.[7] It began as a stagecoach stop in 1877 on the Fort Benton–Fort Browning road.[7]

Climate[]

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dupuyer has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  3. ^ "Dupuyer". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  4. ^ Wilson, Kurt (15 September 2015). "The Montana pronunciation guide". Billings Gazette. Retrieved 11 August 2018.
  5. ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved 2012-02-15.
  6. ^ "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b "Dupuyer". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  8. ^ Climate Summary for Dupuyer, Montana


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