Square Butte Ghost Town
Chouteau County, Montana47.5150, -110.1983
Can you visit?
Private land, lived-in town
Private or unlisted land · Streets public, lots private
- Nearest town
- 30 miFort Benton, MT
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct7 of 12
- Elevation
- 3,140 ft957 m
Square Butte sits in Chouteau County, Montana. People call it a ghost town, though 27 residents were counted in 2020. It lies at about 3,140 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Square Butte. 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 30 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Great Falls, MT, 51 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Lonetree4.4 mi northwest
- Kendall38 mi southeast
- Carter40 mi northwest
- Armells49 mi east
- Ubet57 mi south
- Copperopolis66 mi south
- Lennep78 mi south
- Calkins82 mi southwest
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. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Montana State Trust Lands. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
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 April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Geraldine. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Geraldine station (USC00243445), 6.8 miles away. About 16.8 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Chouteau County, Montana |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 47.51500, -110.19833 |
| Elevation | 3,140 ft (957 m) |
| Census counts | 2020: 27 |
| Also known as | Square Butte, Montana, Square Butte, MT |
| Sources | Wikidata Q15278995 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Square Butte ghost town?
In Chouteau County, Montana, at 47.5150, -110.1983. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Fort Benton, MT, about 30 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Great Falls, MT, 51 miles away.
Can you visit Square Butte?
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. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Montana State Trust Lands. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
When is the best time to visit Square Butte?
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Geraldine. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Square Butte?
Yes. Lonetree (4.4 mi), Kendall (38 mi), Carter (40 mi).
