Denton, Montana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Denton, Fergus County.
| City | Denton |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Fergus |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 47.319695 |
| Longitude | -109.947418 |
| Population | 193 |
| Density | 107.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Denton is a locality in Fergus County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 193. The population density is 107.2 people per km². Denton is located at 47.3197°N, 109.9474°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59430.
Denton rests on a broad expanse of Montana prairie, where the sky seems to stretch into infinity, a vast, blue dome arching over rolling grasslands that ripple with the subtle hues of sage and sun-bleached wheat. It lies 64.5 miles east of Great Falls, MT (from Great Falls, MT: bearing 101°T), and is situated 30.2 miles north-west of Lewistown. The land here is a study in subtle contours, a gentle unfurling of earth that slopes imperceptibly towards distant, hazy horizons. Occasional stands of cottonwood mark the dry creek beds that scar the landscape, their pale, papery bark a stark contrast to the sun-baked soil. The air, when the wind stirs, carries the dry, clean scent of dust and wild grasses, a fragrance that speaks of deep roots and resilient life. Evenings here are painted with an extraordinary light, a slow bleed of rose and lavender into the deepening indigo of twilight, transforming the familiar contours of the land into something ethereal. The character of Denton is intrinsically tied to the rhythm of agriculture, a legacy deeply etched into its very being. Generations have worked this land, their lives shaped by the capricious generosity of the sun and rain, cultivating fields that stretch like patchwork quilts across the plains. The local economy, once perhaps more diversified, now largely pivots on the success of these harvests, a dependence that imbues the town with a quiet resilience. There are few grand pronouncements here, no towering monuments to industry, but rather a steady, dependable pulse of everyday life, a quiet continuation of traditions that have sustained this place for decades. The grain elevators, stark sentinels against the expansive sky, stand as the most prominent landmarks, silent witnesses to the enduring spirit of Denton.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Denton, Montana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Denton and Fergus County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Denton is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Denton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |