Belle Creek (also Bell Creek) is an unincorporated community in southeastern Powder River County, Montana, United States. It lies along local roads southeast of the town of Broadus, the county seat of Powder River County.[2]

Belle Creek
Belle Creek is located in Montana
Belle Creek
Belle Creek
Location within the state of Montana
Coordinates: 45°7′33″N 105°6′18″W / 45.12583°N 105.10500°W / 45.12583; -105.10500
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyPowder River
Elevation3,570 ft (1,090 m)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
GNIS feature ID802022[1]

The town was founded in 1968 by oil and gas developer Sam Gary in response to the growth of the Bell Creek oil field.

Climate

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According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Belle Creek has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[3]

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