Turner, Montana
Turner is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Blaine County, Montana, United States. Turner is located on Montana State Highway 241 41.5 miles (66.8 km) east-northeast of Chinook.[4] Its population was 61 as of the 2010 census.[2] Turner has a post office with ZIP code 59542;[5] it also has an airport, Turner Airport. Turner is the farthest community in the continental U.S. from a Major League Baseball park; it lies 646.93 miles (1,041.13 km) from Safeco Field in Seattle, the nearest park.[6]
Turner, Montana | |
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| Coordinates: 48°50′37″N 108°24′25″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Blaine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.445 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.445 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,041 ft (927 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 61 |
| • Density | 140/sq mi (53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 59542 |
| Area code(s) | 406 Exchange: 379 |
| GNIS feature ID | 777808[3] |
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Turner has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[7]
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References
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- "Turner". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Blaine (PDF) (Map). Montana Department of Transportation. 2010. p. 2. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
- United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- Robinson, Craig. "Turner, Montana: The American Town Farthest From a Major League Team". Flip Flop Fly Ball. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
- Climate Summary for Turner, Montana
External links
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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