Lame Deer Montana Map
Lame Deer, Montana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Lame Deer, Rosebud County.
Interactive Map of Lame Deer, Montana
| City | Lame Deer |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Rosebud |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 45.623048 |
| Longitude | -106.666698 |
| Population | 1,872 |
| Density | 13.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Lame Deer, Montana
Lame Deer is a locality in Rosebud County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,872. The population density is 13.5 people per km². Lame Deer is located at 45.6230°N, 106.6667°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59043.
Lame Deer rests under a vast Montana sky, where the land rolls with a quiet dignity. It lies 89.2 miles east of Billings, MT (from Billings, MT: bearing 96°T), and is situated 4.5 miles east of Muddy. The terrain here is a study in subtle contrasts: wide, open grasslands that seem to stretch to the very edges of perception, punctuated by the occasional, more rugged rise of hills. These hills, dusted with sagebrush and punctuated by hardy juniper, offer a stark beauty, their muted greens and browns catching the shifting sunlight. The air itself carries a clarity that sharpens the distant horizons, and in the late afternoon, the light descends in long, golden shafts, illuminating the dust motes that dance in the stillness. The faint murmur of the Tongue River, a ribbon of life through this dry country, can sometimes be felt more than heard, a constant, low hum beneath the silence. The history of Lame Deer is deeply intertwined with the Northern Cheyenne people, for whom this place is a significant homeland. For generations, this land has sustained them, its bounty a source of resilience and tradition. The local economy, while not bustling, is rooted in the enduring connection to the land, with ranching and agriculture forming the backbone of its sustenance. Small businesses dot the landscape, serving the needs of the residents and offering a glimpse into the unhurried pace of life. The spirit of Lame Deer is one of quiet perseverance, a testament to the enduring strength of community and the profound respect for the natural world that shapes its character.
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About This Lame Deer Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Lame Deer, Montana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Lame Deer and Rosebud County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lame Deer is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Lame Deer is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
