Quick Facts
- State
- Montana
- County
- Park County County
- Status
- Unknown Status
- Access
- Unknown Access
- Coordinates
- Not recorded
Electric doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. As of January 2022, there were about 2,900 electric vehicles (including plug-in hybrid vehicles) in Montana, equivalent to 0.18% of all light-duty vehicles in the state.
Park County County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Chico, Independence, Jardine — Electric keeps them company on the map.
The story of Electric
Montana's ghost towns span gold-rush gulches and the great homestead bust that emptied the Hi-Line.
As of January 2022, there were about 2,900 electric vehicles (including plug-in hybrid vehicles) in Montana, equivalent to 0.18% of all light-duty vehicles in the state.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Electric is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Electric is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.
Good to know
Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.
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Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Plug-in electric vehicles in Montana”), CC BY-SA.