Churchill Montana Map

About Churchill, Montana

Churchill is a locality in Gallatin County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,167. The population density is 121.7 people per km². Churchill is located at 45.7508°N, 111.3044°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59741.

Churchill rests in a broad valley, a place where the Gallatin River’s broad, clear waters have shaped a landscape of fertile plains and distant, pine-clad peaks. It lies 13.7 miles west-north-west of Bozeman, MT (from Bozeman, MT: bearing 291°T), and is situated 6.4 miles west-south-west of Belgrade. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp coolness, a promise of the high Montana sun that will soon warm the earth. Fields of alfalfa and grain stretch towards the horizon, their green and gold hues a gentle counterpoint to the deep blue of the vast sky. Along the riverbanks, cottonwood trees stand sentinel, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to echo the slow, steady movement of the water. The very character of Churchill is one of quiet persistence, of a community rooted deeply in the land it cultivates. The history of Churchill is inextricably tied to the agricultural bounty of this valley, a legacy carried forward from early settlers who recognized the richness of the soil. For generations, the economy has been sustained by farming and ranching, with the rhythm of planting and harvest dictating the pulse of life. While the broader region has seen shifts, Churchill has maintained its focus, a testament to the enduring appeal of a life lived close to the soil. Local traditions, often celebrated with community gatherings, underscore this connection, a shared understanding of the seasons and the land's generous, if sometimes demanding, offerings. The distinctive character of Churchill, then, is not in grand monuments or bustling commerce, but in the quiet dignity of its working landscape and the deep, unhurried spirit of its people.

About This Churchill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Churchill, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.750762, -111.304402. 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 Churchill and Gallatin County.

Detailed location data for Churchill includes the ZIP code (59741), telephone area code (406), county seat of Gallatin County (Bozeman), and school district assignment (Amsterdam 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 Churchill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.