Absarokee, Montana Overview
Absarokee, Montana includes 856 nearby mines. Absarokee (/æbˈsɔrkiː/ ab-SOR-kee) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Stillwater County Montana United States approximately 14 miles (23 km) south of Columbus on Highway 78. It is named after the Crow Indians who formerly inhabited the land. The population was 1234 at the 2000 census. The Stillwater Mine operated by the Stillwater Mining Company is located near Absarokee.
Quick Facts
- Absarokee, Montana has a population of 1,150 (based on numbers from 2010).
- Located in Stillwater County, Montana.
- Absarokee, Montana sits 1,231 meters (4,038.7 feet) above sea level feet above sea level.
Absarokee, Montana Mine Locations
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