Dixon Montana Map

About Dixon, Montana

Dixon is a locality in Sanders County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 281. The population density is 15.7 people per km². Dixon is located at 47.3164°N, 114.3146°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59831.

Dixon rests in a valley carved by the Flathead River, a sliver of settlement where the land softens and the mountains, though still grand, seem to hold their breath. It lies 34.2 miles north-north-west of Missoula, MT (from Missoula, MT: bearing 334°T), and is situated 17.7 miles south-west of Ronan. The air here carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun and the damp earth of the riverbanks, a perpetual promise of coolness even on the hottest days. Fields, mostly pasture and hay, stretch out, broken by stands of cottonwood and willow that rustle with a sound like distant applause. The sky above Dixon is a vast, ever-changing canvas, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun bleeds gold and rose across the western peaks, casting long, soft shadows that creep across the valley floor like slow, benevolent giants. This quiet corner of Sanders County bears the imprint of its past, a history intertwined with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, whose ancestral lands encompass this region, and later, with the pioneers who sought opportunity along the fertile riverbanks. The local economy still has its roots in agriculture, with cattle ranching and hay production forming the backbone, but there’s a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors, particularly those seeking the solace of the outdoors. The Flathead River itself is a constant, murmuring presence, its waters a vital artery for irrigation and a playground for those who cast a line or glide across its surface, a gentle, persistent reminder of the wildness that surrounds Dixon.

About This Dixon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dixon, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.316388, -114.314596. 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 Dixon and Sanders County.

Detailed location data for Dixon includes the ZIP code (59831), telephone area code (406), county seat of Sanders County (Thompson Falls), and school district assignment. 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 Dixon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.