Absarokee Montana Map

About Absarokee, Montana

Absarokee is a locality in Stillwater County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 926. The population density is 180.0 people per km². Absarokee is located at 45.5205°N, 109.4429°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59001.

Absarokee unfurls itself at the confluence of the Stillwater and Yellowstone Rivers, a place where the wide Montana sky seems to press down with an amiable weight. It lies 49.0 miles west-south-west of Billings, MT (from Billings, MT: bearing 249°T), and is situated 12.2 miles south-west of Columbus. Rolling hills, cloaked in sagebrush and dotted with hardy grasses, sweep upward from the riverbanks, their contours softened by the vast, open air. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant green in summer and a shimmering gold in autumn, line the waterways, offering a cool, dappled shade against the sun’s insistent gaze. The air itself carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of damp earth, sun-baked stone, and the faint, sweet perfume of wild blossoms that bloom in improbable abundance. Absarokee’s character is one of quiet resilience, a landscape that has weathered both the harshness of winter and the gentle persistence of spring, shaping a populace that mirrors this enduring spirit. The story of Absarokee is interwoven with the legacy of the Crow people, whose ancestral lands embraced this fertile valley. Later, the Northern Pacific Railway’s arrival in the early 20th century brought settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture and the rich resources of the region. Ranching and farming became the lifeblood of Absarokee, with hayfields and cattle ranches stretching across the landscape, their verdant squares a testament to human endeavor against the wild beauty. Though the railway is long gone, the spirit of the pioneer endures, a quiet pride in self-sufficiency and a deep connection to the land. The Yellowstone River, a majestic artery of pure, flowing water, remains a central feature, offering not just sustenance but also a place for recreation and reflection, its currents whispering tales of generations who have lived and worked along its banks.

About This Absarokee Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Absarokee, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.520498, -109.442944. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Absarokee and Stillwater County.

Detailed location data for Absarokee includes the ZIP code (59001), telephone area code (406), county seat of Stillwater County (Columbus), and school district assignment (Absarokee Elementary School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Absarokee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.