Bridger, Montana

Bridger[3] is a town in Carbon County, Montana, United States.

It is part of the Billings, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The Bridger Post Office was officially established on October 29, 1898, with Jno.

[6] Bridger is located on Montana Secondary Highway 310 which runs through the town.

The Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River flows past the east side of the community and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad passes just east of the river.

[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.80 square miles (2.07 km2), all land.

There were 347 housing units at an average density of 433.8 per square mile (167.5/km2).

31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Jim Bridger monument in Bridger, Montana
Carbon County map