Eureka Montana Map

About Eureka, Montana

Eureka is a locality in Lincoln County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,840. The population density is 584.9 people per km². Eureka is located at 48.8800°N, 115.0535°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59917.

Eureka rests in a wide, fertile valley cradled by the rugged peaks of the Northern Rockies, a landscape painted in broad strokes of emerald forests and the silver thread of the Tobacco River. It lies 58.2 miles north-west of Kalispell, MT (from Kalispell, MT: bearing 325°T), and is situated 14.7 miles north-west of Trego. The air here carries the crisp, clean scent of pine and the faint, earthy perfume of damp soil, especially after a rain, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the valley floor in long, golden shafts, illuminating the weathered clapboard buildings and the quiet ambition of its streets. Mountains rise abruptly on all sides, their slopes a complex tapestry of dense evergreen stands giving way to scree and granite at the higher elevations, a constant, imposing backdrop to the more intimate, human scale of the settlement. The Tobacco River, a generous artery of cool, clear water, courses through the heart of the valley, its banks lined with cottonwoods that shed their leaves like golden coins in autumn. The story of Eureka is deeply entwined with the rich veins of silver and lead that once pulsed beneath these mountains, a history that shaped its early character and drew a hardy breed of prospectors and miners. Though the boom times have long since faded, the echoes of that industrious past linger in the sturdy architecture and the enduring spirit of self-reliance. Today, Eureka’s economy finds its footing in the bounty of the surrounding land, with agriculture, particularly hay and cattle ranching, forming a significant part of its livelihood, alongside a growing tourism sector drawn by the abundant opportunities for hunting, fishing, and exploring the vast wilderness. The nearby Kootenai National Forest and the expansive waters of Lake Koocanusa offer a playground for outdoor enthusiasts, a constant reminder of the natural wealth that underpins life in this Montana haven.

About This Eureka Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Eureka, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.879965, -115.0535. 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 Eureka and Lincoln County.

Detailed location data for Eureka includes the ZIP code (59917), telephone area code (406), county seat of Lincoln County (Libby), and school district assignment (Eureka 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 Eureka is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.