Drummond Montana Map

About Drummond, Montana

Drummond is a locality in Granite County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 277. The population density is 181.7 people per km². Drummond is located at 46.6674°N, 113.1473°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59832.

Drummond unfolds in a broad embrace of the Flint Creek Valley, a place where the sky seems to stretch wider than usual, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds. It lies 42.5 miles east-south-east of Missoula, MT (from Missoula, MT: bearing 109°T), and is situated 27.3 miles north-west of Deer Lodge. The land rolls gently, patched with the ochre hues of dry grasses and the deeper greens of cottonwood groves that cluster along the watercourses. Distant mountains, their peaks softened by the haze of a late summer afternoon, form a rugged horizon, their silent presence a constant reminder of the wildness that surrounds this quiet corner of Granite County. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, tinged with the dust of the roads and the faint, sweet perfume of sun-baked sagebrush, a scent that clings to the very fabric of the place. This is a land shaped by the persistent flow of water and the enduring legacy of mining, though the pickaxes and sluice boxes are now largely relics of a boisterous past. Drummond’s economy, while still touched by the agricultural heritage of the valley floor, now leans more towards the quiet hum of services supporting the surrounding ranches and the occasional influx of those seeking refuge in its unhurried rhythm. History whispers from the weathered storefronts that line the main street, each one a silent witness to generations who have weathered storms and celebrated harvests. It’s a place where the old ways still hold a certain sway, where neighbors know each other’s names and the changing seasons dictate the tempo of life, a slow, steady beat that resonates through the very soul of Drummond.

About This Drummond Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Drummond, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.66743, -113.147286. 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 Drummond and Granite County.

Detailed location data for Drummond includes the ZIP code (59832), telephone area code (406), county seat of Granite County (Philipsburg), and school district assignment (Drummond 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 Drummond is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.