Turner, Montana
Turner, Montana | |
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Turner, Montana Turner, Montana | |
| Coordinates: 48°50′49″N 108°24′02″W / 48.84694°N 108.40056°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Blaine |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,058 ft (932 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 90 |
| • Density | 202.4/sq mi (78.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 59542 |
| Area code | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583861[2] |
Turner is a census-designated place in Blaine County, Montana, United States. The population was 90 at the 2020 census,[3] up from 61 in the 2010 census.[4] The town is 10 mi (16 km) south of the Turner–Climax Border Crossing into Canada. The area is nicknamed the "Big Flat".[5]
Turner has the post office serving ZIP code 59542,[6] as well as other businesses and services. It is located on Montana State Highway 241, 41.5 miles (66.8 km) east-northeast of Chinook.[7]
History
In 1912, Henry Turner built a store and opened a post office.[5] In 1928 the town moved about two miles to the location of the Great Northern Railway's new line between Saco and Hogeland.
The Anna Scherlie Homestead Shack is near town. Scherlie arrived in 1913 and was one of many women homesteaders.[8] The home has been maintained exactly as she left it.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Turner has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[9]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] | |||
Education
Turner Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The high school had 22 students in the 2024-2025 school year.[11] The team name is Tornadoes.[12]
Infrastructure
Turner Airport is a public use airport located one mile northeast of town. The nearest commercial airport is Havre City–County Airport which offers limited flights.
The nearest medical facility is One Health in Chinook.[13]
References
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Turner, Montana
- ^ "Turner CDP, Montana". US Census. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ a b "Turner". Montana History Portal. Montana Place Names from Alzada to Zortman. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ Blaine (PDF) (Map). Montana Department of Transportation. 2010. p. 2. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
- ^ "Scherlie Homestead". Montana History Portal. Montana Place Names from Alzada to Zortman. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ Climate Summary for Turner, Montana
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "Turner High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ "Turner Public School". Turner Public Schools. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
- ^ "Sweet". One Health. Retrieved February 6, 2026.
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