Edgar Montana Map

About Edgar, Montana

Edgar is a locality in Carbon County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 60. The population density is 44.9 people per km². Edgar is located at 45.4647°N, 108.8524°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59026.

Edgar rests in a broad valley, a wide, welcoming bowl cupped by the rugged shoulders of the Big Horn Mountains to the east and the gentler, rolling flanks of the Pryor Mountains to the west. It lies 27.8 miles south-west of Billings, MT (from Billings, MT: bearing 218°T), and is situated 5.9 miles east-south-east of Joliet. The land here is a study in earthy tones, ochre and sagebrush green under a sky that stretches, vast and often impossibly blue, from horizon to horizon. A thin veil of wind, carrying the dry scent of sun-baked earth and distant pine, seems to perpetually stir the grasses that carpet the valley floor and climb the lower slopes. The Big Horn River, a ribbon of silver and jade, threads its way through the heart of this landscape, its banks fringed with cottonwoods whose leaves, even in summer's heat, retain a whispered rustle of cool shade. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, has a peculiar clarity, sharpening the edges of distant buttes and painting the mountains in hues of lavender and rose as the sun begins its descent. The character of Edgar is deeply entwined with the land that cradles it and the resources it has yielded. Ranching has long been the lifeblood of this valley, the legacy of hardy settlers etched into the weathered fences and sturdy barns that dot the countryside. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the faint, sweet aroma of alfalfa and the earthy tang of livestock, a constant reminder of the agricultural roots that anchor Edgar. Further west, the foothills hint at a past more heavily invested in the earth's subterranean wealth, whispers of mining operations that once pulsed with a different kind of energy. Though the boom times may have receded, the spirit of resilience and self-reliance remains, a quiet strength that permeates the unhurried rhythm of life in Edgar. The river provides not only sustenance but also a subtle soundtrack, its murmur a constant companion to the rustle of wind through the sage.

About This Edgar Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Edgar, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.46467, -108.852366. 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 Edgar and Carbon County.

Detailed location data for Edgar includes the ZIP code (59026), telephone area code (406), county seat of Carbon County (Red Lodge), and school district assignment (Fromberg K-12). 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 Edgar is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.