Bull Lake Montana Map

About Bull Lake, Montana

Bull Lake is a locality in Lincoln County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 247. The population density is 39.4 people per km². Bull Lake is located at 48.2473°N, 115.8427°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59935.

Bull Lake rests in a wide cradle of mountains, a place where the sky seems to lean in closer. It lies 58.6 miles north-east of Coeur d'Alene, ID (from Coeur d'Alene, ID: bearing 47°T), and is situated 16.4 miles south-west of Libby. The water itself, a vast expanse of blue-green, mirrors the stoic peaks that rise around it, their slopes a mosaic of dark evergreen and the paler, softer hues of aspens that catch the slightest breeze. The air here carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, a clean, sharp fragrance that mingles with the earthy dampness rising from the lake's edge. Jagged ridges, softened by distance and the passage of countless seasons, frame the horizon, their granite faces etched with the stories of ancient glaciers. Sunlight, when it breaks through the afternoon clouds, spills across the water in shimmering, fractured patterns, transforming the surface into a restless, living entity. The history of Bull Lake is deeply entwined with the enduring pursuit of sustenance and the quiet dignity of self-reliance. Long before modern conveniences, this region was a vital hunting ground for Indigenous peoples, their presence a whisper carried on the wind through the dense forests. Later, the promise of valuable timber and the allure of mineral veins drew prospectors and loggers, their efforts shaping the early economy and leaving behind a legacy of hardy, independent spirit that still defines Bull Lake. While the days of booming mines and sprawling logging camps have largely faded, the spirit of resourcefulness remains, now channeled into a thriving tourism industry that draws visitors seeking the profound peace and rugged beauty of this Montana landscape. The local economy, though modest, is sustained by those who appreciate the pristine waters for fishing and recreation, and by the small businesses that cater to the steady stream of adventurers drawn to the wild heart of Bull Lake.

About This Bull Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bull Lake, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.247338, -115.842704. 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 Bull Lake and Lincoln County.

Detailed location data for Bull Lake includes the ZIP code (59935), telephone area code (406), county seat of Lincoln County (Libby), and school district assignment (Troy 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 Bull Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.