East Missoula Montana Map
Explore East Missoula, Montana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of East Missoula, Montana
| City | East Missoula |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Missoula County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 46.879666 |
| Longitude | -113.947243 |
| Population | 2,465 |
| Density | 789.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 59802 |
| Area Code | 406 |
| County Seat | Missoula |
| School District | Missoula High School District |
About East Missoula, Montana
East Missoula is a locality in Missoula County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,465. The population density is 789.8 people per km². East Missoula is located at 46.8797°N, 113.9472°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59802.East Missoula sits at the confluence of rugged terrain and the steady, cold pulse of the Clark Fork. It lies 2.3 miles east of Missoula, MT (from Missoula, MT: bearing 92°T), and is situated 4.9 miles east of Orchard Homes. The land here acts as a threshold, where the valley floor widens into the expansive, sage-dusted reach of Bandmann Flats. To the west, the distant jagged silhouette of the Rocky Mountains catches the final, bruised purples of a setting sun, casting long shadows over the dry, sun-bleached grasses. Residents find a quiet respite at Ben Hughes, a space that preserves the raw, unadorned character of the high-plains landscape. The air carries the sharp, clean scent of pine and dry earth, a reminder that the world beyond the immediate sprawl is vast and largely untamed.
Industry and history in East Missoula remain tethered to the movement of water and the necessity of the road, reflecting a pragmatic economy shaped by regional transit and the grit of local labor. While the Clark Fork dictates the rhythm of the seasons, the human footprint here is defined by modest dwellings and a pace of life that favors endurance over pretense. Those seeking a longer path into the wild might travel eight miles to reach the Blue Mountain Equestrian and Hiking Trail, or venture further toward Farmers Lakes to find water that mirrors the expansive, cloud-swept sky. East Missoula sustains itself through a quiet persistence, holding its own against the immense distances that characterize this part of the world.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Sha-Ron Fishing Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 0.6 mi, 078° E
- Ben Hughes (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 164° S
- Bugbee Nature Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 1.1 mi, 275° W
- Lolo National Forest (National Forest) — 1.1 mi, 180° S · 2.3M acres
- Greenough Park (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 269° W
- Rattlesnake Graveyard Memorial (Monument) — 1.3 mi, 312° NW
- Mount Jumbo Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 014° N
- Montana State Trust Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 1.8 mi, 158° S
- Milltown State Park (State Park) — 1.9 mi, 104° E
- Phylis Washington Amphitheater (Theatre) — 2.0 mi, 232° SW
- Capt. John Mullan (Public Artwork) — 2.1 mi, 261° W
- Dana Gallery (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 256° W
- Grizzly Statue (Monument) — 2.3 mi, 234° SW
- Radius Gallery (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 254° W
- The Artists' Shop (Gallery) — 2.3 mi, 255° W
- Rattlesnake National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) — 2.4 mi, 003° N · 60k acres
- E3 Convergance Gallery (Museum) — 2.4 mi, 257° W
- Roosevelt (Monument) — 2.6 mi, 251° W
- West Side Studios & Theater (Theatre) — 2.9 mi, 275° W
- Graffiti Wall (Arts Centre) — 3.1 mi, 264° W
- Pattee Canyon Ski Tour National Recreation Trail (National Trail) — 3.8 mi, 172° S · 31 acres
- Barmeyer Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 4.2 mi, 205° SW
- Rattlesnake Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 7.0 mi, 349° N · 34k acres
- National Museum of Forest Service History (Museum) — 8.1 mi, 296° NW
- Bitterroot National Forest (National Forest) — 12.9 mi, 174° S · 1.6M acres
- Fort Owen State Park (Museum) — 25.8 mi, 196° S
- Dixon Train Station (Abandoned and Demolished in 2013) (Historic Ruins) — 34.9 mi, 330° NW
- The Brand Bar Museum (Museum) — 39.7 mi, 076° E
- Garden of the Rockies Museum (Museum) — 45.5 mi, 351° N
- 155 Fishing/swimming Hole (Attraction) — 49.5 mi, 238° SW
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About This East Missoula Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of East Missoula, Montana. Coordinates: 46.879666, -113.947243. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for East Missoula includes the ZIP code (59802), telephone area code (406), county seat of Missoula County (Missoula), and school district assignment (Missoula High School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
