Butte, Mining city in Montana, United States
Located at an elevation of 1,688 meters, Butte spans across 718 square miles of Montana's mountainous terrain in Silver Bow County.
The city grew from a mining camp in 1864 to North America's primary copper producer by 1910, earning the title 'The Richest Hill on Earth'.
Montana Technological University, established in 1889 as Montana School of Mines, continues the city's connection to mining through engineering education programs.
The Bert Mooney Airport serves Butte with regular flights, while Interstates 15 and 90 provide direct road access to major western United States destinations.
The Berkeley Pit, a former copper mine, contains water with high metal concentrations and represents one of the largest environmental restoration projects in the United States.
Location: Silver Bow County
Inception: 1864
Elevation above the sea: 1,688 m
Shares border with: Helena
Website: https://co.silverbow.mt.us
GPS coordinates: 46.00639,-112.52972
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:08
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