NOVEMBER 2025 Ghost Towns and History of Montana Newsletter From The Missoulian, Nov. 14, 1914 16 of the Richest Mining Towns & Gold Camps in Montana The State of Montana has a rich mining history that dates back to 1850s. The state is also dotted with historical cities, towns and ghost towns that trace their origin to the early days of gold and silver mining in the state. The western part of Montana is particularly rich in gold, and there were thousands of miners here. Following are 16 mining towns worth a visit the next time you are in Montana. Some of these are now cities, while others are long ago abandoned. Anaconda Anaconda Town lies at the foot of the mineral rich Anaconda ranges. The town of Anaconda sprung up around Marcus Daly’s new Copper smelter built in 1883 in the Warm Springs Creek which was about 26 miles to the Accessed via: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/
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