Cardwell Montana Map
Cardwell, Montana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cardwell, Jefferson County.
Interactive Map of Cardwell, Montana
| City | Cardwell |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Jefferson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 45.859927 |
| Longitude | -111.952488 |
| Population | 30 |
| Density | 7.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Cardwell, Montana
Cardwell is a locality in Jefferson County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 30. The population density is 7.7 people per km². Cardwell is located at 45.8599°N, 111.9525°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59721.
Cardwell lies beneath the vast Montana sky, a scatter of buildings embracing the rich, dark earth of the Jefferson Valley. It lies 29.7 miles east-south-east of Butte, MT (from Butte, MT: bearing 109°T), and is situated 7.0 miles east of Whitehall. The Tobacco Root Mountains, their peaks often dusted with the remnants of winter even into early summer, form a formidable and beautiful backdrop to the north and west, their slopes a patchwork of pine and scrub. To the east, the valley floor stretches out, a gentle inclination towards the meandering Jefferson River, its waters reflecting the boundless blue above. The air here, particularly in the quiet hours of dawn, carries a crispness that speaks of high plains and a certain untamed spirit, a feeling amplified by the broad, sun-washed vistas that define Cardwell's immediate surroundings. Founded in the late 19th century, Cardwell's early lifeblood was tied to the agricultural promise of this fertile valley, a legacy that continues to shape its economy today. Ranching and farming remain central, the fields yielding wheat, barley, and hay, their golden stalks a familiar sight under the summer sun. The Jefferson River, more than just a scenic element, has historically been a vital artery, supporting irrigation and providing a gentle rhythm to the lives of its inhabitants. While Cardwell might not boast grand monuments, its quiet strength lies in its enduring connection to the land, a place where the legacy of pioneers is felt in the enduring work of those who tend the soil and raise their families amidst the grandeur of the Montana landscape.
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About This Cardwell Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Cardwell, Montana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Cardwell and Jefferson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Cardwell is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Cardwell is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
