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Butte, byoot, Montana (pop. 34,606), is called The Mile High City and The City That's a Mile High and a Mile Deep. It lies on a plateau in southwestern Montana, 5,765 feet (1,757 meters) above sea level. Some mine shafts extend as far as 5,000 feet (1,500 meters) below the earth's surface. Thousands of mine tunnels run beneath the streets of Butte and extend into the side of the hill on which the city is built. Butte is one of the largest cities in Montana. It is about 65 miles (105… More »

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Billings

Billings (pop. 89,847; met. area pop. 138,904) is the largest city in Montana. It serves as a... More >>

Butte

Butte, byoot, Montana (pop. 34,606), is called The Mile High City and The City That's a Mile High... More >>

Great Falls

Great Falls (pop. 56,690; met. area pop. 80,357) is an industrial and trade center in... More >>

Helena

Helena, HEHL uh nuh (pop. 25,780) is the capital of Montana. It serves as the trading and supply... More >>

Missoula

Missoula, muh ZOO luh (pop. 57,053; met. area pop. 95,802), is one of the largest cities in... More >>

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