Trident

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

The Trident School, located south of Trident, Montana, was built in 1911. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. It is a one-story woodframe building which was started as a one-room schoolhouse in 1911 and expanded in 1914. It was built to serve the company town of the Trident Cement Company, and, relatedly, has a stucco exterior.

The on-the-ground condition of Trident 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.

Here's the honest truth: access to Trident 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 Trident is roughly 45.9494, -111.4733 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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.