Twin Bridges, Montana
| Twin Bridges, Montana | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
Welcoming water tower from a ranch road
|
|
 Location of Twin Bridges, Montana |
|
| Coordinates: 45°32′41″N 112°19′54″W / 45.54472°N 112.33167°WCoordinates: 45°32′41″N 112°19′54″W / 45.54472°N 112.33167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Madison |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Mayor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.96 sq mi (2.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,626 ft (1,410 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 375 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 382 |
| • Density | 390.6/sq mi (150.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Mountain Time Zone (UTC-7) |
| • Summer (DST) | Mountain Daylight Time (UTC-6) |
| ZIP code | 59754 |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-75475 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0792499 |
Twin Bridges is a town in Madison County, Montana, United States. It lies at the confluence of the Ruby, Beaverhead and Big Hole Rivers which form the Jefferson River. Twin Bridges is a well-known fly fishing mecca for trout anglers. The population was 375 at the 2010 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.96 square miles (2.49 km2), all of it land.
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Twin Bridges has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Four Indian trails came together at a bend of the Beaverhead River north of the present school building in Twin Bridges. These trails were used by early settlers and freight companies, and helped to establish where the community of Twin Bridges would develop. Judge M.H. Lott came to Montana in 1862, and with his brother John T. Lott, settled in the Ruby Valley in 1864. In 1865 they built a bridge across the Beaverhead River, and later built another bridge across the Beaverhead at the Point of Rocks. The Lott brothers continued development of roads and promoted settlement of the town, which was incorporated in 1902, with M.H. Lott as the first mayor.
As of the census of 2010, there were 375 people, 172 households, and 94 families residing in the town. The population density was 390.6 inhabitants per square mile (150.8/km2). There were 206 housing units at an average density of 214.6 per square mile (82.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.0% White, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.8% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.9% of the population.
...
Wikipedia