Zortman

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

Zortman is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Phillips County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Zortman had a population of 82. Zortman has a post office with ZIP code 59546. The community includes the Zortman Motel and the Buckhorn Store and Cabins. The Buckhorn Store is the only store in the community. Zortman is a popular place for hunters to have dinner and stay while on their trip.

The on-the-ground condition of Zortman 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 Zortman 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 Zortman is roughly 47.9167, -108.5089 — 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.