Map of Beaverhead County, Montana

Beaverhead County is the largest county by area in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,371. Its county seat is Dillon. The county was founded in 1865.

Much of the perimeter of the county is the Continental Divide, including its entire border with the state of Idaho. The divide heads east into Montana at the county border with Ravalli County, between Lost Trail Pass and Chief Joseph Pass.

Beaverhead County overview:
Name:Beaverhead County
FIPS code:30-001
State:Montana
Founded:1865
Seat:Dillon
Largest city:Dillon
Total Area:5,572 sq mi (14,430 km²)
Land Area:5,542 sq mi (14,350 km²)
Total Population:9,371
Population Density:1.7/sq mi (0.65/km²)
Time zone:UTC−7 (Mountain)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−6 (MDT)
Website:www.beaverheadcounty.org

Beaverhead County location map. Where is Beaverhead County?

Beaverhead County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Beaverhead County.
Location of Beaverhead County in the the United States.
Beaverhead County location on the Montana map. Where is Beaverhead County.
Location of Beaverhead County in Montana.

History

The county name is derived from a rock formation, which the Shoshone described as being shaped like a beaver’s head.

The original county seat was the gold-mining town of Bannack. In 1881 it was moved to Dillon.

Beaverhead County Road Map

Beaverhead CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Beaverhead County, Montana. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Beaverhead CountyMap
Beaverhead Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 5,572 square miles (14,430 km), of which 5,542 square miles (14,350 km) is land and 30 square miles (78 km) (0.3%) is water. It is the largest county in Montana by area. Beaverhead impact structure is in the area. The Big Hole River (formerly called Wisdom River) runs through the county.

Adjacent counties

Major highways

  • I-15 / US 91
  • I-15 BL
  • MT 41
  • MT 43
  • S-278
  • S-324

National protected areas

  • Beaverhead National Forest (part)
  • Big Hole National Battlefield
  • Nez Perce National Historical Park (part)
  • Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

Beaverhead County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Beaverhead County, Montana
Beaverhead County Topo map.

Beaverhead County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Beaverhead County, Montana
Beaverhead County satellite map.

Beaverhead County Outline Map

Outline Map of Beaverhead County, Montana
Beaverhead County outline map.

See also

Map of Montana State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
5/5 - (4 votes)