Turner, Montana

Turner is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Blaine County, Montana, United States. Turner has a post office with ZIP code 59542.[4]

Turner, Montana
Census-designated place & Unincorporated community
Turner, Montana
Turner, Montana
Coordinates: 48°50′37″N 108°24′25″W
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyBlaine
Area
[1]
 • Total0.445 sq mi (1.15 km2)
 • Land0.445 sq mi (1.15 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
3,041 ft (927 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total61
 • Density140/sq mi (53/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59542
Area code(s)406 Exchange: 379
GNIS feature ID777808[3]

Its population was 61 as of the 2010 census.[2] Turner is located on Montana State Highway 241, 41.5 miles (66.8 km) east-northeast of Chinook.[5] It is 12 miles south of the Canadian border.

Turner is the farthest community in the continental U.S. from a Major League Baseball park; it lies 646.93 miles (1,041.13 km) from Safeco Field in Seattle, the nearest park.[6]

History

In 1912, Henry Turner built a store and opened a post office.[7] In 1928 the town moved about two miles to the location of the Great Northern Railway's new line between Saco and Hogeland.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Turner has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[8]

Infrastructure

Turner Airport is a public use airport located 1 mile northeast of town.

Education

Turner educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Turner High School had 18 students in 2021.[9] They are known as the Turner Tornadoes.[10]

References
  1. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  3. "Turner". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  4. United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved 2012-02-15.
  5. Blaine (PDF) (Map). Montana Department of Transportation. 2010. p. 2. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
  6. Robinson, Craig. "Turner, Montana: The American Town Farthest From a Major League Team". Flip Flop Fly Ball. Retrieved April 27, 2012.
  7. "Turner". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  8. Climate Summary for Turner, Montana
  9. "Turner Public School". Turner Public School. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  10. "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved 19 April 2021.


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