Fox Lake Montana Map

About Fox Lake, Montana

Fox Lake is a locality in Richland County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 149. The population density is 16.0 people per km². Fox Lake is located at 47.6831°N, 104.6225°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59243.

Fox Lake rests in a broad, undulating expanse of prairie, where the sky seems to stretch on forever, a vast canvas painted with the ephemeral hues of dawn and dusk. It lies 56.5 miles south-west of Williston, ND (from Williston, ND: bearing 236°T), and is situated 21.8 miles west of Sidney. The land here is a study in subtle textures, dry grasses whispering secrets in the wind, punctuated by the occasional hardy shrub that has learned to thrive in this open country. A stillness often settles over Fox Lake, a profound quiet broken only by the distant call of a hawk or the soft murmur of the wind against the sparse cottonwoods that line the water's edge. The lake itself, a glint of silver under the immense sky, reflects the passing clouds, a mirror to the boundless heavens above. The story of Fox Lake is one of resilience, a testament to the tenacious spirit of those who chose to make their home on this expansive prairie. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and the vital artery of water, established a life here, their efforts shaping the very character of the place. The local economy, historically tied to the bounty of the land, still relies on the patient cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, a rhythm dictated by the seasons. Though small, Fox Lake possesses a distinctiveness, a quiet pride in its enduring connection to the land and the open, unvarnished beauty of its prairie setting.

About This Fox Lake Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fox Lake, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.683072, -104.622457. 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 Fox Lake and Richland County.

Detailed location data for Fox Lake includes the ZIP code (59243), telephone area code (406), county seat of Richland County (Sidney), and school district assignment (Lambert 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 Fox Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.