Lakeview Montana Map

About Lakeview, Montana

Lakeview is a locality in Beaverhead County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 32. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Lakeview is located at 44.5994°N, 111.8105°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59739.

Lakeview, a quiet settlement in Beaverhead County, unfolds across a broad valley floor, its buildings scattered like fallen stones against the immense canvas of the Montana sky. It lies 53.4 miles north of Rexburg, ID (from Rexburg, ID: bearing 359°T), and is situated 35.0 miles west of West Yellowstone. The land here is a study in muted grandeur, where tawny grasses, bleached by the sun and wind, give way to the darker, more resilient shrubs that cling to the gentle slopes. Distant mountains, their peaks softened by the haze of distance, form a formidable, unbroken horizon, their ancient forms testament to geological ages. The air itself possesses a crispness, carrying the faint scent of pine and dry earth, a clean perfume that speaks of wide-open spaces and a profound stillness. The history of Lakeview is inextricably bound to the fertile earth and the dependable flow of the nearby waters, which have sustained life and livelihood here for generations. Ranching, the enduring heartbeat of Beaverhead County, defines the local economy, with cattle grazing on vast ranches that stretch towards the horizon. The land whispers tales of hardy pioneers who sought their fortunes in this rugged terrain, their legacy imprinted on the very character of Lakeview. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the natural world are the most distinctive landmarks of this enduring 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: 44.599361, -111.810525. 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 Beaverhead County.

Detailed location data for Lakeview includes the ZIP code (59758), telephone area code (406), county seat of Beaverhead County (Dillon), 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.