Anaconda, county seat of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, is located in mountainous southwestern Montana. The Continental Divide passes within 8 miles (13 km) of the community with the local Pintler Mountain range reaching 10,379 feet (3,164 m). With a population of 9,417, it is the ninth biggest city in Montana. Anaconda covers an area of three square miles (8 km²) and is 5,335 feet (1,626 m) above sea level.

The county area is 741 square miles (1,919 km²), characterized by densely timbered forestlands, lakes and recreation grounds. The county has common borders with Beaverhead, Butte-Silver Bow, Granite, Jefferson and Powell counties.

See also: Anaconda Smelter Stack

Statistics

• Elevation: 5335 ft (1,626 m)
• Average annual rainfall: 14 inches (356 mm)

• Average length of growing season: 114 days
• Average annual snowfall: 6.0 inches (15 cm)
• Average annual temperature: 43.0 °F (6.1 °C)

Notable People from Anaconda

• John H. Collins-Classical scholar.
• Lester Thurow - Economist

External links

• Comprehensive Online History
• Chamber of Commerce

Company towns | Deer Lodge County, Montana | Towns in Montana | County seats in Montana

Anaconda (Montana)