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Raynesford is an unincorporated community in Judith Basin County, Montana, United States. Its elevation is 4,042 feet (1,232 m), and it is located at 47°16′12″N 110°43′48″W / 47.27000°N 110.73000°W / 47.27000; -110.73000 (47.2699643, -110.7299417). The community includes a community center, a catholic church, a fire department, and a post office. The post office was established under the name of "Spion Kop" on March 31, 1906; its name was changed to Raynesford exactly three years later.

U.S. Route 87 passes through town. Big Otter Creek flows through town.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Raynesford has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

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