Savage, Montana
Savage is an unincorporated community in Richland County, Montana, United States. Savage is located on the Yellowstone River and Montana Highway 16, 20 miles (32 km) south-southwest of Sidney.
Savage, Montana | |
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  Savage, Montana  Savage, Montana | |
| Coordinates: 47°27′13″N 104°20′34″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Richland |
| Elevation | 1,985 ft (605 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 59262 |
| Area code(s) | 406 |
| GNIS feature ID | 776236[1] |
History
Savage is named for H. M. Savage, supervising engineer for the U. S. Reclamation Service. For many years it was a busy shipping point for grain farmers and river-bottom beet growers.[2] Sugar beet farms benefited with the opening of a sugar beet factory in Sidney in 1925.
Recreation
Basic services are available in the community and boating access to the Yellowstone River is nearby.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Savage has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Savage, Montana
- Cheney’s Names on the Face of Montana, Mountain Press Publishing Company
- Climate Summary for Savage, Montana
Municipalities and communities of Richland County, Montana, United States | ||
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| City |  Richland County map | |
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| Indian reservation | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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