Carter Ghost Town
Chouteau County, Montana47.7814, -110.9560
Can you visit?
Private land, lived-in town
Private or unlisted land · Streets public, lots private
- Nearest town
- 14 miFort Benton, MT
- Mild months
- May–Oct6 of 12
- Elevation
- 3,120 ft952 m
Carter sits in Chouteau County, Montana. People call it a ghost town, though 65 residents were counted in 2020. It lies at about 3,120 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Carter. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Fort Benton, MT, about 14 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Great Falls, MT, 25 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Lonetree35 mi southeast
- Square Butte40 mi southeast
- Kendall78 mi southeast
- Copperopolis82 mi south
- Mike Horse84 mi southwest
- Armells89 mi east
- Ubet90 mi southeast
- Calkins93 mi south
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run May to October, judging by NOAA normals from Carter 14 W. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from October to May.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Carter 14 W station (USC00241525), 12 miles away. About 13.9 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Chouteau County, Montana |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 47.78140, -110.95600 |
| Elevation | 3,120 ft (952 m) |
| Census counts | 2000: 62 · 2010: 58 · 2020: 65 |
| Also known as | Carter, MT, Carter, Montana |
| Sources | Wikidata Q961077 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Carter ghost town?
In Chouteau County, Montana, at 47.7814, -110.9560. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Fort Benton, MT, about 14 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Great Falls, MT, 25 miles away.
Can you visit Carter?
Private land, lived-in town. The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
When is the best time to visit Carter?
Mild months here run May to October, judging by NOAA normals from Carter 14 W. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from October to May.
Are there other ghost towns near Carter?
Yes. Lonetree (35 mi), Square Butte (40 mi).
