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About Cyr, Montana

Cyr is a locality in Mineral County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 108. The population density is 27.3 people per km². Cyr is located at 47.0102°N, 114.5848°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59820.

Cyr rests at the confluence of rolling foothills and the vast, stoic embrace of the Cabinet Mountains, a landscape that feels both ancient and alive. It lies 29.5 miles west-north-west of Missoula, MT (from Missoula, MT: bearing 289°T), and is situated 5.3 miles west of Alberton. The air here carries the sharp scent of pine needles warmed by the sun, and in the late afternoon, the light slants in long, golden shafts, catching the dust motes dancing over the gravel roads. The terrain is a study in contrasts: broad, grassy meadows give way to steeper slopes cloaked in evergreen forests, their dark, dense forms a constant presence against the sky. The Flathead River, a sinuous ribbon of cool, clear water, winds its way through the valley, its murmur a persistent, soothing undertone to the quiet of the place. Life in Cyr moves with the steady, unhurried pulse of the seasons, a testament to the enduring power of the land. The history of Cyr is deeply intertwined with the earth it occupies, a story etched in the veins of the mountains and the flow of the river. Early settlers were drawn by the promise of the land, establishing a presence that grew alongside the logging and mining industries that once defined the region. Though those boom times have receded, the echoes remain in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of the few remaining structures that speak of a more robust past. The local economy now leans more towards ranching and the steady, unassuming work of providing for oneself and one's neighbors, a resilience born of generations who learned to read the subtle signs of the weather and the land. The stark beauty of the surrounding wilderness, the very air that invigorates the lungs, remains Cyr's most enduring wealth.

About This Cyr Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cyr, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.010198, -114.584846. 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 Cyr and Mineral County.

Detailed location data for Cyr includes the ZIP code (59820), telephone area code (406), county seat of Mineral County (Superior), and school district assignment (Alberton 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 Cyr is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.