Crane Montana Map

About Crane, Montana

Crane is a locality in Richland County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 187. The population density is 28.3 people per km². Crane is located at 47.5758°N, 104.2624°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59217.

Crane, Montana, rests on a vast, undulating prairie, a place where the land stretches out in an endless embrace under an immense sky. It lies 49.5 miles south-west of Williston, ND (from Williston, ND: bearing 217°T), and is situated 10.9 miles south-south-west of Sidney. The terrain is a study in subtle contours, a gentle rolling that hints at ancient, unseen forces shaping the earth, with dry grasses whispering secrets on the wind. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of sagebrush and distant, sun-baked soil, a fragrance that clings to everything. Evenings often bring a peculiar alchemy to the light, the setting sun bleeding hues of rose and apricot across the horizon, painting the sparse clouds in fleeting, breathtaking strokes. The character of Crane is one of quiet resilience, a stoic acceptance of the elements and a profound connection to the wide-open spaces that define it. The history of Crane is inextricably linked to the railroads that once crisscrossed these plains, a vital artery for the burgeoning agricultural economy. Ranching and farming remain the lifeblood of the region, with cattle grazing on the expansive pastures and wheat fields rippling like a golden sea under the summer sun. While the grand ambitions of earlier days may have softened, a practical, can-do spirit persists, a testament to generations who weathered droughts and blizzards to call this place home. There are no grand pronouncements or bustling attractions in Crane; its allure lies in its understated authenticity, the unvarnished reality of a life lived in concert with the land and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Crane Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crane, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.575849, -104.26244. 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 Crane and Richland County.

Detailed location data for Crane includes the ZIP code (59217), telephone area code (406), county seat of Richland County (Sidney), and school district assignment (Sidney 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 Crane is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.