Anaconda Montana Map

About Anaconda, Montana

Anaconda is a locality in Deer Lodge County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,597. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Anaconda is located at 46.1285°N, 112.9423°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59722.

Anaconda sprawls across a wide valley floor, a place where the Anaconda Range rises sharply to the west, its peaks often dusted with snow even in the late spring. It lies 21.4 miles west-north-west of Butte, MT (from Butte, MT: bearing 294°T), and is situated 21.1 miles south-south-west of Deer Lodge. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at its high elevation, a clean scent of pine and damp earth. Buildings cluster together, their facades bearing the patina of age, a testament to a long and storied past. Streets, laid out in a grid, run straight and true, leading the eye toward the imposing presence of the mountains or the open expanse of the valley. The landscape itself feels vast and ancient, a canvas of rolling hills and distant, hazy horizons that promise endless skies. The story of Anaconda is inextricably linked to the rich veins of copper that once pulsed beneath the earth. For decades, the smelter, a colossal monument to industry, dominated the skyline and the local economy, drawing workers from far and wide and shaping the very character of the community. Though the roar of the furnaces has long since fallen silent, the legacy of mining remains deeply embedded in the town's identity, visible in the architecture and the enduring spirit of its people. Today, Anaconda is redefining itself, embracing its natural beauty and the recreational opportunities it offers. The vastness of the surrounding landscape, once a backdrop to industrial might, now beckons hikers, anglers, and those seeking a quiet communion with the wild.

About This Anaconda Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Anaconda, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.128537, -112.942264. 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 Anaconda and Deer Lodge County.

Detailed location data for Anaconda includes the ZIP code (59711), telephone area code (406), county seat of Deer Lodge County (Anaconda), and school district assignment. 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 Anaconda is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.