Ennis Montana Map

About Ennis, Montana

Ennis is a locality in Madison County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 777. The population density is 321.6 people per km². Ennis is located at 45.3488°N, 111.7297°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59729.

Ennis unfurls its unassuming presence against a backdrop of Montana's rugged grandeur, a place where the Madison River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, carves its persistent path through valleys that broaden and narrow like a held breath. It lies 40.5 miles south-west of Bozeman, MT (from Bozeman, MT: bearing 236°T), and is situated 18.1 miles west-north-west of Big Sky. The sky here is a vast, ever-shifting canvas, often streaked with the bruised purples and fiery oranges of a western sunset, casting long, dramatic shadows that stretch and distort the surrounding landscape of sagebrush-studded hills and distant, snow-dusted peaks. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a refreshing tonic that hints at the wildness just beyond the town's quiet streets. Life in Ennis moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the flow of the river, a gentle rhythm punctuated by the occasional rumble of a passing truck or the distant bleating of sheep. The soul of Ennis is deeply intertwined with the land and its history, a narrative woven from the threads of early homesteaders, prospectors drawn by the allure of gold, and the enduring spirit of ranching that still defines much of the local economy. The Madison River, a celebrated fly-fishing destination, draws anglers from across the globe, its legendary waters contributing a vital pulse to the town's livelihood, alongside the steady hum of agriculture and a growing tourism sector that appreciates the unpretentious charm of this Madison County gem. Old wooden storefronts, some bearing the patina of decades, speak of a time when this was a crucial stop for those venturing further into the wilderness, and though modern conveniences have arrived, a palpable sense of continuity endures, a quiet defiance against the relentless march of time.

About This Ennis Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ennis, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.348816, -111.729697. 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 Ennis and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Ennis includes the ZIP code (59729), telephone area code (406), county seat of Madison County (Virginia City), and school district assignment (Ennis K-12 Schools). 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 Ennis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.