DescriptionEstablished as a Northern Pacific Railroad station in 1883, Noxon is named for an early prospector in the area. It thrived for many years as a railroad and logging town. In 1960, Washington Water Power completed construction of the Noxon Rapids Dam, which is capable of generating 400,000 kW of electrical power with its 4 generators.Contributing InstitutionMontana Historical Society Library and ArchivesGeolocation[1] Elevation2179 ft. CountySanders County