Alder Montana Map
Alder, Montana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Alder, Madison County.
Interactive Map of Alder, Montana
| City | Alder |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Madison |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 45.323813 |
| Longitude | -112.10721 |
| Population | 92 |
| Density | 20.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Alder, Montana
Alder is a locality in Madison County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 92. The population density is 20.8 people per km². Alder is located at 45.3238°N, 112.1072°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59749.
Alder rests in a wide valley, a place where the earth exhales a quiet grandeur. It lies 51.3 miles south-south-east of Butte, MT (from Butte, MT: bearing 156°T), and is situated 10.1 miles south-south-east of Sheridan. The land here is a study in muted tones, ochre and sage brush clinging to slopes that swell and recede with a patient, ancient rhythm. Above, the sky is a vast, indifferent canvas, often painted with the bruised purples and fiery oranges of an approaching Montana sunset, a spectacle that washes over the scattered ranches and fields with an almost palpable warmth. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a crisp, invigorating bite, hinting at the proximity of the rugged mountains that form a protective, if somewhat distant, embrace around this stretch of the valley. The history of Alder is deeply entwined with the earth's mineral wealth, a story whispered by the weathered wood of its older buildings and the faint, persistent scent of coal smoke that sometimes drifts on the breeze. For generations, the economy here has been a hardy blend of ranching and the extraction of resources, a life lived under the expansive sky, demanding resilience and a profound understanding of the seasons. The Ruby River, a vital artery of water and life, meanders nearby, its banks a testament to the enduring flow of nature and the human endeavors that have followed its course. It’s a place where the pace of life is dictated less by the clock and more by the sun’s arc and the needs of the land, fostering a quiet camaraderie among its inhabitants.
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About This Alder Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Alder, Montana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Alder and Madison County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Alder is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Alder is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
