Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Essex came from various goverment sources (GNIS, FIPS), we also found mention of Essex in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Essex. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Essex is contained in a comprehensive list of Post Offices that was created by Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<1>

From that list:

Hixson Map of Montana (1950)
Published by Hixson Map Company

North American Railroad Atlas - Mountain Plains
Written by: Walker, Mike
Published by Steam Powered Video (SPV), 2000
(Available from Amazon.com)

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Essex. See our Misc Page for Essex for more information.

Railroad Mentions of Essex:

Essex was mentioned in the following schedule:

Burlington Northern Railroad Time Tables (April 1970)

The following route mentioned Essex as a scheduled stop:

The Western Star: From Great Northern Railroad timetable for the defunct Western Star (train schedule from 1970). The Western Star travelled between Chicago (IL) and Seattle (WA)

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Essex. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Flathead County: www.co.flathead.mt.us/

The official website for State of Montana: https://mt.gov/