Hamilton Montana Map
Explore Hamilton, Montana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Hamilton, Montana
| 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 |
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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About This Hamilton Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hamilton, Montana. Coordinates: 46.246866, -114.160372. 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 Hamilton includes the ZIP code (59840), telephone area code (406), county seat of Ravalli County (Hamilton), and school district assignment (Hamilton K-12 Schools).
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.
| Page generated | August 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. |
