Forsyth Montana Map

About Forsyth, Montana

Forsyth is a locality in Rosebud County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,647. The population density is 552.0 people per km². Forsyth is located at 46.2664°N, 106.6778°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Forsyth is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 59327.

Forsyth anchors itself firmly upon the expansive, semi-arid plains where the steady flow of the Yellowstone River carves a deliberate path through the earth. It lies 93.6 miles east-northeast of Billings, MT (from Billings, MT: bearing 68°T), and is situated 26.5 miles north of Colstrip. The air here holds a distinct, dry clarity, often catching the amber glow of a late afternoon sun that stretches shadows long across the sagebrush and open range. To the distant horizon, the silhouette of Cedar Ridge defines the skyline, providing a jagged, silent contrast to the lower, undulating ground of the nearby Hammond Valley. Residents often find their way to the Rosebud East Fishing Access Site, where the water’s edge offers a quiet vantage point to observe the cottonwoods that lean toward the current. Beyond this immediate riparian corridor, the landscape opens into a vast, sun-bleached expanse, a reminder of the quiet scale that characterizes the high plains.

Forsyth carries the weight of a history rooted in the expansion of the rails and the rugged demands of agricultural life, which continue to pulse through the local economy today. The daily rhythm is marked by the deliberate passage of trains and the seasonal requirements of cattle and crop management, activities that keep the inhabitants attuned to the cycles of the weather and the soil. While the Black Coulee Reservoir lies a modest distance away, the primary lifeblood remains the river, a constant presence that has shaped the settlement’s development since its earliest days. Life in Forsyth is defined by a sense of self-reliance, where the vastness of the surrounding geography fosters a culture of independence and long-standing tradition. The quiet streets and sturdy architecture reflect a place that values endurance, maintaining a steady pace that honors its origins while navigating the realities of a modern, landlocked prairie existence.

About This Forsyth Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Forsyth, Montana. Coordinates: 46.266384, -106.677812. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Forsyth includes the ZIP code (59327), telephone area code (406), county seat of Rosebud County (Forsyth), and school district assignment (Forsyth Elementary School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.