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Cardwell.

Its Census reference point is in Townsend Basin, within Middle Rockies. Whitehall lies about 6.4 miles west of Cardwell by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Cardwell, Montana
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Cardwell, Montana · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Cardwell, Montana from above

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THE SETTINGTownsend Basin
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYJefferson County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Cardwell on the map

THE CARDWELL LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Townsend Basin setting.

Cardwell CDP has 2.15 square miles of land in Jefferson County. Its Census reference point is in Townsend Basin, within Middle Rockies.

Forested mountain ranges rise above grassy or shrubby intermountain valleys. The Middle Rockies combine alpine high country, partly wooded foothills and valleys supplied by mountain streams.

Regional context: Middle Rockies ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Cardwell and Jefferson County

Cardwell is associated with Jefferson County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Jefferson County

Cardwell by land and water

The Census records <0.01 square miles of water within Cardwell, or 0.4% of its total area. It is 0.3 percentage points higher than the 0.1% recorded for Jefferson County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Cardwell CDP has 3 times the land area of nearby Whitehall town (0.71 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Cardwell land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Cardwell’s place name from its government

Cardwell is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Cardwell address as city approval. Jefferson County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Townsend Basin setting

Townsend Basin belongs to Middle Rockies. Is the tract mountain land, foothill acreage or an intermountain valley holding, and how is its access maintained?

03

Check the route, beyond Whitehall

Whitehall is 6.4 miles west of the Cardwell reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Cardwell resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON CARDWELL

USGS National Map

Begin at 45.8651° N, 111.9642° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Cardwell ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Jefferson

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Jefferson ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Cardwell data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Townsend Basin

Explore the agency mapping behind the Middle Rockies context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Montana landowner resources

Montana Cadastral

State Library mapping for locating parcels and researching property information.

DNRC water-right research

Explains water-right records and ways to research the rights associated with a property.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Cardwell.

Whitehall lies about 6.4 miles west of Cardwell by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Cardwell in context

NSEWWhitehall · 6.4 miles1Mammoth · 13.8 miles2Harrison · 14.1 miles3Pony · 14.5 miles4Willow Creek · 15.7 miles5Rader Creek · 17 miles6OUTER RING: 17 MILES
  1. 1
    Whitehall6.4 mi · town
  2. 2
    Mammoth13.8 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Harrison14.1 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Pony14.5 mi · census-designated place
  5. 5
    Willow Creek15.7 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Rader Creek17 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Montana; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Cardwell
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Cardwell?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Jefferson County. Cardwell’s 2.15 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Cardwell property in Townsend Basin?+

No. Townsend Basin is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Cardwell boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Whitehall as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 6.4 miles west of Cardwell’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Cardwell?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Cardwell.
Your next chapter.

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