Lakeview Montana Map

About Lakeview, Montana

Lakeview is a locality in Gallatin County, Montana, United States. Lakeview is located at 44.8046°N, 111.2408°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59739.

Lakeview rests at the edge of a broad, shimmering expanse, its character shaped by the vastness of the water it surveys and the rugged, undulating terrain that frames it. It lies 61.3 miles south of Bozeman, MT (from Bozeman, MT: bearing 189°T), and is situated 11.9 miles north-west of West Yellowstone. The land here rises in gentle, grassy swells, punctuated by stands of hardy evergreen trees that cling to the slopes, their dark needles catching the wind and whispering secrets of the high country. The air, especially as the day draws to a close, carries a crispness that hints at the approaching mountain chill, and the light, when it softens, casts long, golden shadows across the meadows, imbuing the landscape with a profound, quiet beauty. The very texture of the earth, a blend of fine sediment and scattered stones, speaks of ancient forces that shaped this place. The history of Lakeview is intertwined with the fertile valleys that surround it, a legacy of hardy pioneers who sought sustenance from the rich soil, their efforts giving rise to a modest agricultural economy that still defines much of the local life. While the whispers of ranching and farming echo through the generations, the presence of the expansive lake itself has always been a central feature, its waters a source of both livelihood and recreation. Visitors and residents alike are drawn to its shores, where the simple rhythm of daily life unfolds, marked by the changing seasons and the enduring spirit of this Montana locality.

About This Lakeview Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lakeview, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.804648, -111.240783. 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 Lakeview and Gallatin County.

Detailed location data for Lakeview includes the ZIP code (59758), telephone area code (406), county seat of Gallatin County (Bozeman), and school district assignment (Lima 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 Lakeview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.