Butte, Mining city in Montana, United States
Description
Butte is a city in western Montana that spreads across a mountainous area in Silver Bow County. The settlement sits in the Rocky Mountains at roughly 1700 meters (5500 feet) and shows a mix of older residential districts and more recent sections.
History
A small mining camp from the 1860s developed within a few decades into a major center of copper extraction. The most intensive mining phase occurred in the early 20th century when thousands of workers were employed in the mines and smelters.
Culture
The name comes from a nearby hill that French trappers called Big Butte. Today the city appears as a sprawling settlement with historic brick and wooden neighborhoods where generations of mining families lived.
Practical
The city is reachable by highway from different directions and has a regional airport. Visitors planning to explore the area should pack warm clothing, as the elevation brings cooler temperatures.
Did you know?
A large open pit mine on the edge of town has been filling with water for decades and forms a lake with an unusual chemical composition. The site now serves as an example of industrial legacy and its long-term consequences.
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Our Lady of the Rockies
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Anaconda Smelter Stack
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Dumas Brothel
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Copper King Mansion
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Columbia Gardens
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Washoe Theater
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Club Moderne
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Mai Wah Museum
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Butte-Anaconda Historic District
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World Museum of Mining
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Mike Mansfield Federal Building and United States Courthouse
1.2 km
Socialist Hall
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Ancient Order of Hibernians Hall
35.1 km
Burton K. Wheeler House
745 m
Silver Bow County Poor Farm Hospital
4.2 km
Anaconda City Hall
35.1 km
Deer Lodge County Courthouse
35.3 km
Butte, Anaconda and Pacific Railway Historic District
16.8 km
Anaconda Commercial Historic District
35.2 kmBranscombe Automobile Machine Shop
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Barich Block
35.3 km
Ringing Rocks
23.5 kmDelmoe Lake
13.9 kmChester Steele Park
1.5 kmHighland Theater
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42.1 kmBasin Creek Reservoir
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