Charlos Heights Montana Map

About Charlos Heights, Montana

Charlos Heights is a locality in Ravalli County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 163. The population density is 69.4 people per km². Charlos Heights is located at 46.1263°N, 114.1779°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59840.

Charlos Heights rises from the embrace of Montana's Bitterroot Valley, a place where the sky seems to stretch on forever, a vast canvas painted with the subtle hues of dawn and twilight. It lies 52.3 miles south of Missoula, MT (from Missoula, MT: bearing 190°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south of Hamilton. The land here is a study in contrasts: rolling hills, softened by centuries of wind and weather, give way to steeper slopes that climb towards the formidable presence of the Sapphire Mountains. A quiet river, the Bitterroot itself, threads through the landscape, its waters a constant, murmuring presence, reflecting the immense sky above. The air itself carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of pine from the higher elevations and the earthy aroma of cultivated fields, a promise of the robust life that flourishes under the expansive Montana sun. The story of Charlos Heights is one of resilience and quiet endeavor, deeply rooted in the fertile soil of the Bitterroot Valley. For generations, this land has sustained its people through the bounty of agriculture, particularly the cultivation of cherries and apples, their sweetness a testament to the valley's microclimate. Remnants of earlier aspirations, perhaps a forgotten homestead or the ghost of a logging camp, whisper from the hillsides, hinting at a past filled with hard work and the pursuit of a better life. Today, the economy of Charlos Heights continues to draw strength from its agricultural heritage, while also embracing the growing appeal of its natural beauty, attracting those who seek a life lived closer to the rhythms of the earth and the enduring spirit of the American West.

About This Charlos Heights Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Charlos Heights, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.12631, -114.177868. 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 Charlos Heights and Ravalli County.

Detailed location data for Charlos Heights includes the ZIP code (59840), telephone area code (406), county seat of Ravalli County (Hamilton), and school district assignment (Darby K-12 Schools). 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 Charlos Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.