Culbertson Montana Map

About Culbertson, Montana

Culbertson is a locality in Roosevelt County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 567. The population density is 200.0 people per km². Culbertson is located at 48.1445°N, 104.5169°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59218.

Culbertson exhales a quiet permanence across the vast, undulating prairie. It lies 41.4 miles west of Williston, ND (from Williston, ND: bearing 270°T), and is situated 29.5 miles north-west of Fairview. The sky here is a boundless canvas, stretching from horizon to horizon, often painted with the bruised purples and molten golds of an approaching storm or the sharp, crystalline blue of a clear afternoon. Fields of wheat and barley, rippling like a tawny sea under the wind's insistent breath, surround the small cluster of buildings, their textures shifting from emerald green in spring to a sun-bleached gold by late summer. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the distant, sweet perfume of wild sage, and in the hushed evenings, the silence is profound, broken only by the whisper of the wind and the distant call of a coyote. The story of Culbertson is etched into the very grain of this land, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who settled here. Founded in the early days of American expansion, its economy has long been tied to the rich soil, with agriculture forming the bedrock of its existence. The railroad, a vital artery in its youth, brought with it the promise of connection and commerce, shaping the town's layout and its destiny. Though time has weathered its facades and softened its edges, a sense of resilience and self-reliance still permeates Culbertson, a quiet strength born from generations of facing the elements and carving a life from the open country.

About This Culbertson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Culbertson, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.144465, -104.5169. 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 Culbertson and Roosevelt County.

Detailed location data for Culbertson includes the ZIP code (59218), telephone area code (406), county seat of Roosevelt County (Wolf Point), and school district assignment (Culbertson 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 Culbertson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.