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Billings Montana Map

Explore Billings, Montana, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Billings, Montana

How to Use This Billings, Montana Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Billings, Montana. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Montana or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Billings.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Billings
State	Montana (MT)
County	Yellowstone County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	45.789526
Longitude	-108.55248
Population	117,116
Density	1009.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	59101, 59106, 59102, 59103, 59104
Area Code	406
County Seat	Billings
School District	Billings High School District

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About Billings, Montana

Billings is a locality in Yellowstone County, Montana, United States. With a population of 117,116, Billings is a major urban centre in Montana. The population density is 1009.8 people per km². Billings is located at 45.7895°N, 108.5525°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Billings is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 59101, 59106, 59102.

Billings anchors the expansive high plains of Montana, where the horizon stretches into a vast, unyielding canvas of earth and sky. It lies 91.0 miles north-northeast of Cody, WY (from Cody, WY: bearing 17°T), and is situated 4.8 miles west-southwest of Lockwood. The landscape around Billings is defined by the steady, rhythmic flow of the Yellowstone River, which carves a deliberate path through the terrain just a mile from the center. Beyond the immediate banks, the land rises into the distinct, arid topography of Big Coulee, seven miles out, where the wind carries the scent of dry sage and distant dust. On the clearest evenings, the faint, jagged silhouette of the Rocky Mountains marks the western edge of the world, though they remain a distant 221 miles away, leaving the immediate vicinity to the quiet, rugged character of open prairie and golden grasses.

Railroad expansion propelled the growth of Billings, transforming it from a modest settlement into a pivotal trade hub for the northern plains. Established at the junction where the iron rails met the promise of the frontier, Billings grew with the determined pace of a place built on industry and transit. The early settlers recognized the strategic value of the Yellowstone River corridor, channeling the movement of cattle and grain through this vital intersection. Over time, the character of Billings solidified into something resilient and pragmatic, a place where history is measured not in grand monuments, but in the enduring utility of the tracks and the steady pulse of commerce that has sustained the population for generations.

Energy, agriculture, and healthcare form the backbone of the economy in Billings, driving a regional market that serves a wide radius of the surrounding plains. The presence of oil refineries and medical centers positions Billings as a crucial service provider for the state, while the infrastructure of the rail lines continues to move goods across the continent. Education plays a vital role in the social fabric, with institutions like Montana State University Billings providing a center for intellectual development and professional training. Daily life in Billings operates with a measured efficiency, supported by a network of roads and facilities that keep the flow of workers and resources moving across the landscape, anchored by the presence of the Downtown Skatepark, a local recreational space that serves as a modern gathering point.

Culture in Billings finds expression in the vibrant energy of annual events, such as the major rodeos that draw crowds from across the region to celebrate the heritage of the plains. Residents and visitors alike frequent the local galleries and performance halls, often gathering near the Yellowstone River to watch the light turn a deep, bruised purple at dusk. While professional sports remain a distant spectacle, the local college teams command a loyal following, turning autumn Saturdays into communal occasions. The pace of life in Billings is quiet and deliberate, a testament to the space between neighbors and the immense, open sky that defines the daily experience of everyone who calls this part of the world their home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Moss Mansion (Historic Site) — 2.3 mi, 102° E
Dehler Park (Stadium) — 2.4 mi, 095° E
Western Heritage Center (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 097° E
Yellowstone Art Museum (Museum) — 2.5 mi, 097° E
Carlson Stadium (Stadium) — 2.8 mi, 089° E
Swords Rimrock Park (Nature Reserve) — 5.0 mi, 101° E
Rimrock Auto Arena (Stadium) — 5.1 mi, 115° SE
Pictograph Cave State Park (Nature Reserve) — 6.6 mi, 128° SE
Pompeys Pillar National Monument (Historic Site) — 13.7 mi, 078° E
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument (Historic Site) — 44.0 mi, 102° E
Billings Studio Theater (Theatre) — 0.6 mi, 355° N
Rose Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 266° W
Pioneer Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 091° E
Montana State Trust Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 1.6 mi, 000° N
Wise Wonders (Museum) — 2.1 mi, 106° E
Art House Cinema & Pub (Cinema) — 2.2 mi, 105° E
Babcock Theater (Cinema) — 2.3 mi, 102° E
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 099° E
Farwest Gallery (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 105° E
Kirks' Grocery (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 108° E
Prodigal Gallery (Gallery) — 2.5 mi, 101° E
Nova (Theatre) — 2.6 mi, 098° E
Riverfront Park (State Park) — 3.2 mi, 159° S
Place Where the White Horse Went Down Historical Marker (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 075° E
Four Dances Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 3.6 mi, 101° E
Lake Elmo State Park (State Park) — 4.7 mi, 044° NE
Ghost Cave (Historic Ruins) — 6.8 mi, 121° SE
Middle Cave (Historic Ruins) — 6.8 mi, 121° SE
Grass Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 27.4 mi, 289° W · 6,788 acres
Custer National Forest (National Forest) — 39.5 mi, 180° S · 1.2M acres

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