Big Timber Montana Map

About Big Timber, Montana

Big Timber is a locality in Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,611. The population density is 604.4 people per km². Big Timber is located at 45.8349°N, 109.9555°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59011.

Big Timber rests in a broad valley, cradled by the rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. It lies 53.3 miles east-north-east of Bozeman, MT (from Bozeman, MT: bearing 78°T), and is situated 31.5 miles east-north-east of Livingston. The Yellowstone River, a ribbon of glacial meltwater, carves its way through the landscape, its banks lined with cottonwoods that give Big Timber its name, their leaves a shimmering green in the summer sun and a fiery gold in the autumn. The air here carries the scent of pine needles and dry earth, a clean, crisp perfume that speaks of vast, untamed spaces. Sunlight spills over the eastern plains, painting the distant mountains in hues of rose and lavender as the day begins, and at dusk, the sky often ignites in a silent explosion of color, a spectacle that stills the breath. This region has long been a crossroads, first for indigenous peoples who followed the game across these fertile valleys, and later for the pioneers who arrived seeking opportunity in the vast Montana Territory. The Northern Pacific Railway’s arrival in the late 19th century solidified Big Timber’s place as a vital hub, its economy built on ranching, agriculture, and the timber industry that once thrived in the surrounding forests. Though the logging camps have largely faded, the spirit of hard work and self-reliance remains, evident in the local ranches that continue to raise cattle and the small businesses that form the backbone of Big Timber. The annual Sweet Grass County Fair is a cherished tradition, a vibrant celebration of the agricultural heritage and the close-knit community that defines this enduring corner of Montana.

About This Big Timber Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Big Timber, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.83494, -109.955465. 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 Big Timber and Sweet Grass County.

Detailed location data for Big Timber includes the ZIP code (59011), telephone area code (406), county seat of Sweet Grass County (Big Timber), and school district assignment (Big Timber 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 Big Timber is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.