Valier is a town in Pondera County, Montana, United States. The population was 530 at the 2020 census.
Name: | Valier town |
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LSAD Code: | 43 |
LSAD Description: | town (suffix) |
State: | Montana |
County: | Pondera County |
Elevation: | 3,816 ft (1,163 m) |
Total Area: | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km²) |
Land Area: | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km²) |
Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
Total Population: | 530 |
Population Density: | 612.72/sq mi (236.44/km²) |
ZIP code: | 59486 |
Area code: | 406 |
FIPS code: | 3076225 |
GNISfeature ID: | 0777971 |
Website: | https://www.townofvalier.com/ |
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History
The town was named for Peter Valier, who supervised construction of the Montana Western Railway’s railroad line between Valier and Conrad, the county seat of Pondera County. The town was incorporated in 1909.
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Geography
Valier is located at 48°18′22″N 112°15′4″W / 48.30611°N 112.25111°W / 48.30611; -112.25111 (48.306153, -112.251045). The town borders Lake Frances. The Swift Dam is nearby.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.92 square miles (2.38 km), all land.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Valier has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated “BSk” on climate maps.
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