Butte Montana Map

About Butte, Montana

Butte is a locality in Silver Bow County, Montana, United States. It has a population of 35,052. The population density is 18.8 people per km². Butte is located at 46.0038°N, 112.5347°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59748.

Butte rises from the high plains of Montana, a city etched against the vast, sweeping canvas of the sky. It lies 47.1 miles south-south-west of Helena, MT (from Helena, MT: bearing 211°T), and is situated 2.1 miles south of Walkerville. Its landscape is a dramatic testament to the earth's deep-seated power, a jumble of steep hillsides and broad, open valleys that cradle the urban sprawl. The air here carries a clean, crisp edge, often imbued with the scent of pine and the distant promise of rain. The very bones of the land seem exposed, revealing strata of rock that speak of ancient upheavals, a rugged beauty that defines Butte’s character. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-brilliant blue, paints the distant peaks in hues of lavender and gold, a fleeting spectacle that softens the starkness of the terrain. The history of Butte is a story written in copper and grit, a legacy born from the immense mineral wealth discovered beneath its surface. For generations, the Anaconda Company’s operations dominated the local economy, drawing a diverse workforce from across the globe to its deep mines and smelters. This industrial past has left an indelible mark, from the towering headframes that punctuate the skyline to the labyrinthine network of underground tunnels that once pulsed with human endeavor. Today, while the roar of extraction has quieted, the spirit of resilience and the strong sense of community forged in those hard years remain. The city now navigates a new economic chapter, embracing its rich heritage as a source of pride and a draw for visitors eager to explore its storied past, from the historic architecture of Uptown to the stark, haunting beauty of the Berkeley Pit.

About This Butte Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Butte, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.003815, -112.534745. 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 Butte and Silver Bow County.

Detailed location data for Butte includes the ZIP code (59701), telephone area code (406), county seat of Silver Bow County (Butte), 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 Butte is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.