Philipsburg, Montana Overview
Philipsburg, Montana includes 14,645 nearby mines. Philipsburg is a town in and the county seat of Granite County Montana United States. The population was 820 at the 2010 census. The town was named after the famous mining engineer Philip Deidesheimer who designed and supervised the construction of the ore smelter around which the town originally formed.
Quick Facts
- Philipsburg, Montana has a population of 820 (based on numbers from 2010).
- Located in Granite County, Montana.
- Philipsburg, Montana sits 1,598 meters (5,242.8 feet) above sea level feet above sea level.
Mines Summary
in Philipsburg, Montana
- 772 Total
- 247 Occurrences
- 67 Prospects
- 5 Plants
- 453 Producers
Philipsburg, Montana Mine Locations
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Understanding Claim Ownership
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Understanding Location Data
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