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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Mountain saddle with an elevation of 6,312 feet
- Description: mountain pass in Montana, US
- Also known as: “McDonald Pass”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Elliston and Rimini.
Elliston
Hamlet
Elliston is a census-designated place in Powell County, Montana, United States. The population was 225 at the 2000 census. The town is most likely named after Northern Pacific Railroad director John W. Elliston is situated 6 miles west of MacDonald Pass.
Rimini
Hamlet
Rimini, is a ghost town in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. It is one of the oldest mining districts in the state. It was established when silver lodes were discovered in 1864. Rimini is situated 6 miles southeast of MacDonald Pass.
MacDonald Pass
- Categories: mountain pass and landform
- Location: Lewis and Clark County, Montana, Rocky Mountains, United States, North America
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Latitude
46.56152° or 46° 33′ 42″ northLongitude
-112.30894° or 112° 18′ 32″ westElevation
6,312 feet (1,924 metres)Open location code
85R9HM6R+JCOpenStreetMap ID
node 679416952OpenStreetMap feature
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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