[5] The community was so named because a rancher there branded his cattle with the image of a circle.

[6][7] After arriving in 1905, the town's founder Peter Rorvik opened the post office and a general store.

Highway 13 leads north from Circle 53 miles (85 km) to Wolf Point.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.78 square miles (2.02 km2), all of it recorded as land.

Horse Creek, a tributary of the Redwater, runs through the northern part of the city.

Circle was initially formed as a ranching and farming community thanks to the wide open plains.

39.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Every August, Circle hosts the County Fair which includes a PRCA rodeo.

This includes a parade, shooting events, car races, and a town BBQ.

George McCone Memorial County Library provides service to the area.

[17] Circle Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Mid-Rivers Communications provides for telephone, wireless, internet and cable TV service.