Mosby, Montana
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| Coordinates: 46°59′32″N 107°53′01″W / 46.99222°N 107.88361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Garfield |
| Elevation | 2,510 ft (770 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP codes | 59058 |
| GNIS feature ID | 774406[1] |
Mosby (also Half-Breed Crossing) is a tiny unincorporated community in southwestern Garfield County, Montana, United States. It lies along Highway 200 southwest of the town of Sand Springs, its nearest neighboring settlement.
History
Originally known as Baldwin, this town takes its name from the area’s first settler, who arrived in 1891.[2] Mosby had a post office that opened on June 29, 1904, was moved on February 18, 1983, and closed on July 30, 2015 [3]
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Mosby has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[4]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mosby, Montana
- ^ "Mosby". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 7, 2021.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mosby Post Office
- ^ Climate Summary for Mosby, Montana
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