MacDonald Pass
MacDonald Pass, el.6,312 feet, is a mountain pass on the continental divide west of Helena, Montana that is traversed by U.S. Route 12. The pass is one of three passes used in the 1870s-80s for travel between Helena and Deer Lodge, Montana over the continental divide.
- Mountain saddle with an elevation of 6,312 feet (1,924 metres)
- …is also known as “McDonald Pass”
- Description: mountain pass in Montana, US
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Elliston and Rimini.
Elliston
Hamlet
Elliston is a census-designated place in Powell County, Montana, United States. Elliston is situated 6 miles west of MacDonald Pass.
Rimini
Hamlet
Rimini, is a ghost town in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. Rimini is situated 6 miles southeast of MacDonald Pass.
MacDonald Pass
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Latitude
46.56152° or 46° 33′ 42″ north
Longitude
-112.30894° or 112° 18′ 32″ west
Open location code
85R9HM6R+JC
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natural=saddle
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Frontier Town and Forest Heights.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Nistler Strip and Third Term Mine.
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