Forsyth Montana Map
Forsyth, Montana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Forsyth, Rosebud County.
Interactive Map of Forsyth, Montana
| City | Forsyth |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Rosebud |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 46.266384 |
| Longitude | -106.677812 |
| Population | 1,728 |
| Density | 564.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Forsyth, Montana
Forsyth is a locality in Rosebud County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,728. The population density is 564.1 people per km². Forsyth is located at 46.2664°N, 106.6778°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59327.
Forsyth stands as a testament to the broad, sweeping horizons of eastern Montana, where the land itself seems to inhale the sky. It lies 93.6 miles east-north-east of Billings, MT (from Billings, MT: bearing 68°T), and is situated 26.5 miles north of Colstrip. The terrain here is a study in muted tones and patient erosion, a landscape of rolling buttes and broad coulees that cradle the Tongue River. Sagebrush clings to the sun-baked slopes, its silvery green a stark contrast to the ochre dust that coats everything. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the vast, untamed spaces stretching out in every direction, and the light, when it catches the weathered wood of a distant barn, seems to hold a quiet, enduring beauty. The distant shapes of the Wolf Mountains, hazy and blue, form a constant, silent backdrop to the everyday life of Forsyth. The history of Forsyth is deeply entwined with the ebb and flow of the Tongue River, a vital artery for agriculture and a silent witness to the passage of time. Ranching and farming have long been the bedrock of Forsyth’s economy, the land yielding its bounty under a sky that can be both generous and unforgiving. The railroad, a powerful force in shaping western towns, also left its mark here, a ribbon of steel connecting this quiet corner to the wider world. You can still feel the echoes of those early days, a sense of resilience born from hard work and a profound connection to the land. The community’s character is shaped by this enduring spirit, a quiet strength that finds its expression in the unhurried pace of life and the genuine welcome extended to those who find their way to Forsyth.
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About This Forsyth Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Forsyth, Montana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Forsyth and Rosebud County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Forsyth is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Forsyth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
