Anaconda, county seat of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, is located in mountainous southwestern Montana. The Continental Divide passes within 8 miles (13 km) of the community with the local Pintler Mountain range reaching 10,379 feet (3,164 m). With a population of 9,417, it is the ninth biggest city in Montana. Anaconda covers an area of three square miles (8 km2) and is 5,335 feet (1,626 m) above sea level.
The county area is 741 square miles (1,919 km2), characterized by densely timbered forestlands, lakes and recreation grounds. The county has common borders with Beaverhead, Butte-Silver Bow, Granite, Jefferson and Powell counties.
See also: Anaconda Smelter Stack
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AnacondaMT.com
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