Anaconda Smelter Stack
Park Historic 585-foot masonry smelter stack, industrial landmark
Rising above Anaconda, Montana, the 20th-century smelter stack marks the town’s industrial past; visitors photograph the brick chimney, learn at local mining museums, and explore surrounding historic buildings.
The Anaconda Smelter Stack is a large masonry smokestack near the town of Anaconda in southwestern Montana, United States, constructed by the Anaconda Copper Mining Company to vent emissions from the nearby smelting complex. The stack is notable for its substantial height and industrial heritage.
At about 585 feet (178 metres) tall, the stack dominates the surrounding landscape and is visible from the town and nearby roads. It remains a prominent historic landmark after the closure of the smelting operations in the late 20th century.
The stack sits close to the former smelter site in Deer Lodge County, near the town of Anaconda, and is commonly photographed from roadside viewpoints around the town.
- Height: Structure stands 585 feet tall, making it one of the tallest masonry smokestacks in the world and a prominent local landmark.
How to Get to Anaconda Smelter Stack #
The Smelter Stack is just outside the town of Anaconda, Montana, accessible by car via Montana Highway 1. From Anaconda town centre it’s a short drive; signage directs visitors to the historic site area.
Tips for Visiting Anaconda Smelter Stack #
- Best photographed at sunrise or sunset when the brickwork picks up warm tones-approach by car as the site is outside the town center.
- Respect fencing and signs-the structure is fragile and preservation-minded.
Best Time to Visit Anaconda Smelter Stack #
Summer and autumn are best for visiting the Anaconda Smelter Stack when roads are clear and the light is favourable for photography.
Weather & Climate near Anaconda Smelter Stack #
Anaconda Smelter Stack's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 26°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -9°C. The driest month with just 12 mm.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 50 mm of rain.
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July
July is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -11°C. Light rainfall.
