Frenchtown Montana Map
Frenchtown, 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 Frenchtown, Missoula County.
Interactive Map of Frenchtown, Montana
| City | Frenchtown |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Missoula |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 47.014922 |
| Longitude | -114.229839 |
| Population | 1,927 |
| Density | 93.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Frenchtown, Montana
Frenchtown is a locality in Missoula County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,927. The population density is 93.4 people per km². Frenchtown is located at 47.0149°N, 114.2298°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59834.
Frenchtown unfolds with a gentle grace along the valley floor, a verdant quilt stitched by the meandering Jocko River and the wider, grander expanse of the Missoula. It lies 14.9 miles north-west of Missoula, MT (from Missoula, MT: bearing 312°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-west of Wye. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, rise to meet a sky that often blazes with an impossible blue, or softens into twilight hues of lavender and rose, painting the cottonwood-lined banks in ephemeral light. The air here carries the clean scent of pine from the surrounding slopes, mingled with the earthy aroma of fertile soil, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at the core of this Montana settlement. The rhythm of Frenchtown is one of quiet diligence, a steady hum of life played out against the vast, dramatic backdrop of the Northern Rockies. The history of Frenchtown is as deeply rooted as the ancient cottonwoods that grace its riverbanks, a legacy interwoven with the fur traders who first navigated these waters and the homesteaders who coaxed sustenance from this rich earth. For generations, the economy has drawn strength from the land, with agriculture, particularly hay and livestock, forming the backbone of its prosperity, though the modern era has seen a diversification into small businesses and services catering to the growing population drawn to Frenchtown's undeniable charm. The Jocko River, a vital artery of life and recreation, offers its cool embrace for summer diversions, its banks a favored spot for quiet contemplation or the cheerful splash of children at play. Frenchtown, with its enduring connection to the natural world and its forward-looking spirit, continues to cultivate a unique sense of place.
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About This Frenchtown Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Frenchtown, 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 Frenchtown and Missoula County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Frenchtown 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 Frenchtown 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. |
