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Rimrock

A ghost town of unknown status in Yellowstone County County, Montana.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Rimrock ghost town, Montana
Plate I — Rimrock, MontanaPhoto: ELL1111 (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Rimrock has it. Rimrock Mall is an indoor shopping mall located in Billings, Montana, United States. It is managed by Jones Lang Lasalle. The mall is anchored by two Dillard's, Dunham Sports, and J. C. Penney.

Yellowstone County County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Comanche, Coulson, Hesper — Rimrock keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Rimrock

Montana's ghost towns span gold-rush gulches and the great homestead bust that emptied the Hi-Line.

Rimrock Mall is an indoor shopping mall located in Billings, Montana, United States. It is managed by Jones Lang Lasalle. The mall is anchored by two Dillard's, Dunham Sports, and J. C. Penney.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Rimrock 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.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Rimrock 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. The mapped point for Rimrock is roughly 45.7652, -108.5776 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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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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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Rimrock FAQs

01Where is Rimrock located?
Rimrock is in Yellowstone County County, Montana, mapped near 45.7652, -108.5776.
02What county is Rimrock in?
Rimrock sits in Yellowstone County County, Montana. See our full guide to ghost towns in Yellowstone County County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Rimrock?
Rimrock Mall is an indoor shopping mall located in Billings, Montana, United States. It is managed by Jones Lang Lasalle. The mall is anchored by two Dillard's, Dunham Sports, and J. C. Penney.
04What remains at Rimrock today?
The on-the-ground condition of Rimrock 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.
05Can you visit Rimrock?
Here's the honest truth: access to Rimrock 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. The mapped point for Rimrock is roughly 45.7652, -108.5776 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Rimrock Mall”), CC BY-SA.

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