Lakeside Montana Map

About Lakeside, Montana

Lakeside is a locality in Roosevelt County, Montana, United States. Lakeside is located at 48.0753°N, 104.1777°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59922.

Lakeside, Montana, unfolds under a sky that seems to stretch on forever, a wide canvas brushed with the pale blues and golds of the Northern Plains. It lies 26.3 miles west of Williston, ND (from Williston, ND: bearing 259°T), and is situated 16.3 miles north-north-west of Fairview. The land here is a patient study in subtle contours, rolling in gentle waves toward horizons that promise an endless expanse. Grasses, a tapestry of dried ochre and vibrant green depending on the season, carpet the terrain, whispering secrets to the wind that combs through them with a steady, persistent sigh. The air itself carries a crispness, a clean, untainted quality that speaks of distance from crowded cities and a closer communion with the elements. Even the light possesses a distinct character, softening in the late afternoons to cast long, painterly shadows that give depth and form to the seemingly featureless prairie. The story of Lakeside is one of quiet endurance and reliance on the land. For generations, the economy here has been tethered to the soil, with ranches and farms dotting the landscape, their livelihoods carved out of the rich, dark earth. The rhythm of planting and harvest dictates the pulse of life, a slow, deliberate beat that resonates through the few weathered buildings that constitute the heart of Lakeside. While grand landmarks are absent, there is a distinct beauty in the utilitarian structures, the sturdy barns and homesteads that stand as silent witnesses to the tenacity of those who have called this place home. The history here is not etched in grand monuments, but in the everyday efforts of its people, a persistent spirit that has weathered the challenges of a demanding environment and continues to shape the character of Lakeside.

About This Lakeside Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lakeside, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.075298, -104.177718. 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 Lakeside and Roosevelt County.

Detailed location data for Lakeside includes the ZIP code (59602), telephone area code (406), county seat of Roosevelt County (Wolf Point), and school district assignment (Somers 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 Lakeside is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.