Basin Montana Map

About Basin, Montana

Basin is a locality in Jefferson County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 352. The population density is 10.9 people per km². Basin is located at 46.2713°N, 112.2636°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59631.

Basin rests in a broad, shallow bowl, a place where the surrounding mountains seem to lean in, their flanks a patchwork of sagebrush and scattered pines. It lies 22.6 miles north-east of Butte, MT (from Butte, MT: bearing 35°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west-north-west of Boulder. The air here, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint, sweet perfume of wild grasses crushed underfoot. The land itself is a study in muted earth tones – ochre, rust, and the pale green of resilience – stretching out towards the distant, hazy ridges. The sky above Basin is a vast canvas, often a brilliant, washed-out blue during the day, transforming into an astonishing expanse of deepening indigo and scattered, diamond-bright stars come evening. The story of Basin is inextricably linked to the veins of ore that once pulsed beneath this very ground, a legacy whispered in the quiet streets and the weathered facades of buildings that have seen better days. Prospectors and miners, drawn by the promise of gold and silver, laid the foundations of this community, their hopes and hardships etched into the very character of the place. Though the boom times have long since faded, a quiet resilience persists, a testament to the hardy spirit of those who call Basin home. Today, the economy is a more subdued affair, a blend of ranching, small businesses, and the steady, unassuming presence of those who appreciate the unhurried rhythm of life in this corner of Montana.

About This Basin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Basin, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.271318, -112.26362. 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 Basin and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Basin includes the ZIP code (59631), telephone area code (406), county seat of Jefferson County (Boulder), and school district assignment (Basin 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 Basin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.