Dell is a census-designated place in Beaverhead County, Montana, United States. The settlement is located in a valley beside the Red Rock River.

History

Dell was founded as a station stop on the newly completed Utah and Northern Railway, which reached Butte in 1881. It became a trading center for ranchers.

Dell, Montana

Dell School opened in 1903, and was later converted to a restaurant. In 1907, the Dell Telephone Company was founded to construct and maintain a telephone system to Sheep Creek Basin.

Dell, Montana

Geography

Dell is noted for having the lightest precipitation in Montana.

Dell, Montana

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Dell has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

Demographics

The population was 17 at the 2020 United States census.

Infrastructure

Dell Flight Strip is located northwest of Dell. Dell has a post office.

See also

List of census-designated places in Montana

References

Unincorporated communities in Beaverhead County, Montana

Unincorporated communities in Montana