Amsterdam Montana Map

About Amsterdam, Montana

Amsterdam is a locality in Gallatin County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 130. The population density is 20.7 people per km². Amsterdam is located at 45.7580°N, 111.3200°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59741.

Amsterdam, Montana, unfolds across a broad, sun-drenched valley floor, a place where the sky feels vast and the land stretches out with a quiet generosity. It lies 14.6 miles west-north-west of Bozeman, MT (from Bozeman, MT: bearing 292°T), and is situated 7.0 miles west of Belgrade. The Gallatin River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, glides along the edge of the settlement, its banks fringed with the hardy greens of cottonwood and willow, a stark contrast to the ochre and sage of the surrounding hills. These low, rolling uplands, softened by the long sweep of seasons, cradle Amsterdam, their contours hinting at the ancient forces that shaped this Montana landscape. Evenings here often bring a particular kind of light, a warm, golden haze that spills over the fields, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the still air and imbuing the simple wooden structures of Amsterdam with a gentle, enduring beauty. The story of Amsterdam is written in the irrigation ditches that crisscross its fertile fields, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who sought to coax life from this fertile, yet challenging, terrain. Ranching and agriculture have long been the pulse of this locality, with cattle grazing on the expansive pastures and crops swaying in the summer breeze, their growth sustained by the river's bounty. The echoes of a simpler time, when settlers first broke ground and built their lives here, can still be felt in the unhurried pace of everyday life, a quiet continuation of traditions passed down through generations. While the wider world rushes on, Amsterdam remains a place of grounded continuity, its character shaped by the land and the resilient people who call it home.

About This Amsterdam Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Amsterdam, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.757984, -111.319959. 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 Amsterdam and Gallatin County.

Detailed location data for Amsterdam includes the ZIP code (59741), telephone area code (406), county seat of Gallatin County (Bozeman), and school district assignment (Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.