Ekalaka Montana Map

About Ekalaka, Montana

Ekalaka is a locality in Carter County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 276. The population density is 137.3 people per km². Ekalaka is located at 45.8889°N, 104.5527°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59324.

Ekalaka rests under a vast Montana sky, a scattering of buildings against a landscape of rolling, grass-covered hills and stark badlands. It lies 108.4 miles south-west of Dickinson, ND (from Dickinson, ND: bearing 231°T), and is situated 35.4 miles south-south-west of Baker. The air here carries the dry scent of sagebrush and sun-baked earth, a constant reminder of the immense, untamed prairie that stretches to the horizon. The very contours of the land, sculpted by wind and water over millennia, speak of a raw, enduring beauty, a place where the immense silence is broken only by the call of a hawk or the distant lowing of cattle. In the late afternoon, the sun casts long, amber shadows that deepen the ochre hues of the exposed rock formations, imbuing the scene with a profound, ancient stillness. The lifeblood of Ekalaka has long been tied to the land, its economy rooted in ranching and the careful husbandry of livestock that graze the expansive pastures. This is a place where history is not just remembered but is palpable in the weathered wood of old barns and the enduring spirit of its people, descendants of those who first carved a life from this challenging terrain. The Carter County Museum, a repository of local lore, whispers tales of early settlers, of the discovery of dinosaur fossils that have brought international renown to this quiet corner of Montana, and of the resilience required to thrive where nature's power is so evident. The rhythm of Ekalaka is one of patient persistence, a steady pulse in harmony with the seasons.

About This Ekalaka Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ekalaka, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.888887, -104.55273. 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 Ekalaka and Carter County.

Detailed location data for Ekalaka includes the ZIP code (59324), telephone area code (406), county seat of Carter County (Ekalaka), and school district assignment (Carter County High 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 Ekalaka is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.