Granite county

Southern Cross, Montana

46.211666 / -113.240176
Managed

The mining buildings and some of the older dwellings are still present. In fact, some are inhabited by people, mostly as summertime residences. Included in these mining buildings are the residences of former mine supervisors, hoist buildings, two boarding houses, and a bunk house.

Paved or Maintained Gravel Road

History

Southern Cross is located on a mountainside at 7000 ft overlooking Georgetown Lake. Mostly Finn and Swedish immigrants mined gold for various companies from the 1870s through 1910. In 1910, the Anaconda Copper Mining Company purchased the property, and ceased operations in 1919. This website has a very interesting account of the history of the town from its origin to today: Southern Cross - Montana Ghost Town

Directions

From Philipsburg, take Montana Highway 1 (Pintler Scenic Route) for approximately twelve miles to the turn off of Discovery Basin Ski Area. Enter this road and continue one mile to a three-way split in the road. Take the middle road to St. Timothy's Chapel.

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