Alberton, Montana Information

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Realty Northwest is located in the scenic town of Thompson Falls, Montana, about 101 miles NW of Alberton, Montana. This page focuses on Alberton, Montana, in Mineral county. For info on other towns in NW Montana, Please visit our Living in Montana page.

With a population of around 422, Alberton is conveniently located off I-90 just 30 miles west of Missoula, Alberton Monana is a small scenic town with tons of wildlife, and friendly people!

This quaint little Montana town in Mineral County was founded by the Alberts family when the only roads here were Indian trails.

Recently the Milwaukee depot has been restored and is visible from I-90. Alberton is the gateway to the Alberton Gorge, favored by whitewater rafters, avid anglers and hunting enthusiasts. Popular attractions in Alberton include the Alberton Railroad Museum and the Little Joe Slide, and the beautiful Stark Mountain Vista.

Alberton Montana is located in Mineral County. Mineral County is alive with opportunity. The people are hospitable and the weather is appealing. There are a number of charming communities within the county. The bulk of the land surface in the county is situated in a narrow valley separated by the St. Regis Rivers & Clark Fork Rivers, in the Lolo National Forest. The Clark Fork River carries more water than any other river in Montana. The county is heavily forested with many varieties of cedars and pine trees. If you'd like to see the largest ponderosa pine in the state, plan a visit to Alberton, Montana!

Mineral County offers abundant hunting, hiking, sightseeing, fishing, and camping opportunities, as well as incredible white water activities. The area offers a wealth of winter activities, including cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, sledding, snowmobiling, and ice skating. Well maintained winter roads facilitate access to a huge variety of locations providing winter fun! Summer in Mineral County offers some of the best trout fishing in the country! From easy river access areas, to isolated hike-in lakes amidst the serene beauty of high alpine forests, your fishing choices are endless. White water rafting, sightseeing, wildlife photography, swimming, camping, biking, and just about any other outdoor activity you can think of will fill your days quickly. At the end of the day, rest comes easy with comfortable nightly temperatures; the smell of clean mountain air, and the sound of breezes in the pines to lull you into a restful slumber.

Alberton, Montana Data: www.city-data.com

Mineral County: http://www.thebigsky.net/mineralchamber

Schools in Mineral County: Mineral County Schools

City Government: www.Montana.gov

Utilities:

(Electric) Website: Northwestern Energy

Telephone Blackfoot C.F.T. Website: http://www.blackfoot.net/

Garbage: Private hauling, public disposal.

Railroad; Served by Montana Rail Link, 1 freight trip per day. Motor Freight - Intercity Freight Co: http://www.montanarail.com/