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
Census-designated place & Unincorporated community
Turner, Montana
Turner, Montana
Coordinates: 48°50′37″N 108°24′25″W
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyBlaine
Area
 • Total0.445 sq mi (1.15 km2)
 • Land0.445 sq mi (1.15 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
3,041 ft (927 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total61
 • Density140/sq mi (53/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59542
Area code(s)406 Exchange: 379
GNIS feature ID777808[3]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Turner has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[7]

References
  1. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  3. "Turner". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  4. Blaine (PDF) (Map). Montana Department of Transportation. 2010. p. 2. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
  5. United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved 2012-02-15.
  6. Robinson, Craig. "Turner, Montana: The American Town Farthest From a Major League Team". Flip Flop Fly Ball. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
  7. Climate Summary for Turner, Montana



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