Southern Cross
High Altitude
State: Montana
County: Deer Lodge County
Founded: 1886
Abandoned: 1955
Peak Population: 1,200
Southern Cross was a gold and silver mining town at nearly 8,000 feet elevation. The town had 1,200 residents, two newspapers, and a hospital. Foundations and the cemetery remain. Part of the Georgetown Lake recreation area.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer-early Fall
Difficulty: Moderate
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- 8,000 feet elevation
- Two newspapers
- Near Georgetown Lake
Location
Address: Southern Cross, MT
Coordinates: 46.15, -113