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Hamilton Montana Map

Explore Hamilton, Montana, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Hamilton, Montana

How to Use This Hamilton, Montana Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Hamilton, Montana. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Montana or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Hamilton.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Hamilton
State	Montana (MT)
County	Ravalli County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	46.246866
Longitude	-114.160372
Population	4,659
Density	742.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	59840
Area Code	406
County Seat	Hamilton
School District	Hamilton K-12 Schools

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About Hamilton, Montana

Hamilton is a locality in Ravalli County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,659. The population density is 742.1 people per km². Hamilton is located at 46.2469°N, 114.1604°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Hamilton is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 59840.

Hamilton anchors the landscape where the Bitterroot River flows with a steady, quiet persistence through the valley floor. It lies 43.9 miles south of Missoula, MT (from Missoula, MT: bearing 190°T), and is situated 18.5 miles south of Stevensville. Beyond the immediate banks of the river, the terrain rises toward the distant, jagged profile of the Bitterroot Range that defines the western horizon. Travelers might venture toward the stillness of Tag Alder Lake or find the spray of Canyon Falls tucked away in the rugged folds of the earth. The local topography is punctuated by the steep incline of Putman Gulch, which reminds residents of the immense scale of the surrounding wilderness. Evenings here bring a quality of light that turns the dry grasses into shades of amber, casting long, deliberate shadows across the valley.

Hamilton grew from a foundation of timber and agriculture, industries that continue to shape the rhythm of the work week. The town serves as a commercial center for the surrounding ranches and orchards, maintaining a connection to the land that feels both practical and deep. Local sawmills and agricultural enterprises have long provided the primary economic fiber, ensuring that the economy remains tied to the cycles of the seasons. History persists in the architecture of the older commercial buildings, which stand as functional artifacts of an era built on resource extraction and hard labor. The local economy thrives on this steady, deliberate pace, favoring long-term stability over the sudden shifts of larger urban centers.

Hamilton maintains a cultural character defined by self-reliance and an appreciation for the quietude of the high plains. American Legion Park offers a central gathering space where the community observes public life, providing a green refuge that anchors the social calendar. For those seeking the solitude of the woods, the Ward Mountain Trail offers a path into the higher elevations where the air thins and the silence becomes absolute. While the town remains modest in its public profile, it has hosted notable individuals like the aviator Jeannette Piccard, who brought a sense of scientific ambition to the region. The culture is one of measured engagement, where the passage of the year is marked more by the turn of the leaves and the flow of the river than by the noise of the outside world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Art City (Gallery) — 0.0 mi, 203° SW
American Legion Park (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 120° SE
Vestor Wilson Athletic Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.3 mi, 087° E
Kiwanis Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 233° SW
Demmons Fishing Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 0.7 mi, 271° W
Hamilton Performing Arts Center (Theatre) — 1.0 mi, 063° NE
Concretehenge (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 357° N
Blodgett Park (Local Recreation) — 3.2 mi, 000° N
Montana State Trust Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 3.3 mi, 303° NW
Bitterroot National Forest (National Forest) — 3.7 mi, 234° SW · 1.6M acres
Don Mackey Memorial (Monument) — 4.4 mi, 290° W
Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 5.3 mi, 254° W · 1.3M acres
Calf Creek Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.1 mi, 073° E
Tucker Crossing Fishing Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 8.3 mi, 007° N
Lost Horse Observation Point (Viewpoint) — 10.7 mi, 210° SW
Clearwater National Forest (National Forest) — 13.0 mi, 283° W · 1.7M acres
Sapphire Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 15.1 mi, 102° E · 95k acres
Fort Owen State Park (Museum) — 19.1 mi, 009° N
Rams Horn Medicine Tree (Monument) — 23.9 mi, 170° S
Stephen E. Ambrose (Monument) — 33.3 mi, 324° NW
155 Fishing/swimming Hole (Attraction) — 36.5 mi, 299° NW
Studio Greytak (Gallery) — 41.2 mi, 010° N
Philipsburg Public Library (Museum) — 41.8 mi, 082° E
Phylis Washington Amphitheater (Theatre) — 43.3 mi, 011° N
Mae Werning's Cabin (Historic Ruins) — 43.7 mi, 083° E
Radius Gallery (Gallery) — 43.8 mi, 010° N
E3 Convergance Gallery (Museum) — 43.9 mi, 010° N
Graffiti Wall (Arts Centre) — 44.0 mi, 009° N
National Museum of Forest Service History (Museum) — 47.4 mi, 003° N
Anaconda Smelter Stack (Attraction) — 60.4 mi, 099° E

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