Roscoe, Montana

Roscoe, Montana
Roscoe
Roscoe
Coordinates: 45°21′07″N 109°29′36″W / 45.35194°N 109.49333°W / 45.35194; -109.49333
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyCarbon
Area
 • Total
0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2)
 • Land0.23 sq mi (0.59 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation4,987 ft (1,520 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
16
 • Density70.2/sq mi (27.11/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59001
Area code406
GNIS feature ID2583839[2]

Roscoe is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Carbon County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Roscoe had a population of 16.[3] Roscoe depends on light tourism and features a guest ranch, the Pioneer Pottery, and the Grizzly Bar & Grill.

Situated on Montana Highway 78, Roscoe is 20 miles from Red Lodge and 13 miles from Absarokee.

History

Roscoe was originally called Morris. Its post office was established on July 6, 1901, with Timothy F. George at its first postmaster.[4] The post office officially changed the name from Morris to Roscoe on February 14, 1905. This was to alleviate confusion with mail going to Norris, Montana.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
202016
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

References

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Roscoe, Montana
  3. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2026.
  4. ^ Lutz, Dennis J (1986). Montana Post Offices & Postmasters.
  5. ^ "Roscoe". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.