Hamilton Montana Map

About Hamilton, Montana

Hamilton is a locality in Ravalli County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,101. The population density is 751.1 people per km². Hamilton is located at 46.2469°N, 114.1604°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59840.

Hamilton unfolds against a grandeur of mountains, their rugged slopes a constant, silent presence. It lies 43.9 miles south of Missoula, MT (from Missoula, MT: bearing 190°T), and is situated 5.2 miles south-south-west of Corvallis. The Bitterroot River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, carves its path through the valley floor, its banks fringed with cottonwoods that shed golden leaves like forgotten coins in autumn. This is a land where the sky feels vast, an endless canvas for the shifting moods of sun and cloud, and the air carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth. The town itself is a collection of solid, unpretentious buildings, many bearing the patina of age, reflecting a quiet resilience in the face of seasons that can be both generous and severe. The pace of life here is measured, dictated less by the clock and more by the slow arc of the sun and the turning of the earth. The history of Hamilton is deeply entwined with the fortunes of the land and the people who have worked it. Originally a hub for logging and agriculture, its economy still draws strength from the fertile valley soil, producing crops that range from alfalfa to tart cherries. The legacy of early settlers, their dreams etched into the very grain of the valley, can be felt in the enduring spirit of self-reliance. For decades, the presence of the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has been a significant employer, shaping the social fabric of Hamilton. The looming presence of the Bitterroot National Forest, a vast expanse of wilderness, offers a constant reminder of the natural world that surrounds and defines Hamilton, a place where the wild still holds sway.

About This Hamilton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hamilton, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.246866, -114.160372. 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 Hamilton and Ravalli County.

Detailed location data for Hamilton includes the ZIP code (59840), telephone area code (406), county seat of Ravalli County (Hamilton), and school district assignment (Hamilton K-12 Schools). 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 Hamilton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.