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Laurel Montana Map

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City	Laurel
State	Montana (MT)
County	Yellowstone County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	45.669116
Longitude	-108.771533
Population	7,222
Density	1283.8 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	59044
Area Code	406
County Seat	Billings
School District	Laurel Elementary School District

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About Laurel, Montana

Laurel is a locality in Yellowstone County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,222. The population density is 1283.8 people per km². Laurel is located at 45.6691°N, 108.7715°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Laurel is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 59044.

Laurel occupies a spacious expanse where the vast, open plains of the high country meet the expansive, pale horizon. It lies 15.3 miles west-southwest of Billings, MT (from Billings, MT: bearing 239°T), and is situated 20.1 miles west-southwest of Lockwood. The landscape surrounding Laurel is defined by the steady, rhythmic flow of the Yellowstone River, which winds through the valley just a mile away. To the west, the jagged, snow-dusted peaks of the Beartooth Mountains anchor the distance, providing a constant, silent contrast to the lower, undulating terrain. Nearby, the topography dips into the subtle drainage of Red and King Gulch, a reminder of the quiet, natural forces that have shaped this dry, windswept earth over countless seasons. Sunlight here possesses a peculiar clarity, sharpening the lines of the grasses and turning the evening sky into a deep, bruised violet that lingers long after the day has faded.

Industry and the steady pulse of the railway have long defined the practical rhythm of life in Laurel. The development of the area was heavily influenced by its strategic importance as a hub for regional transit, where the movement of goods and resources has dictated the pace of growth for generations. Economic efforts remain tethered to the industrious spirit of the plains, balancing the legacy of oil refining with a quiet, persistent commitment to local commerce. Residents go about their tasks with a grounded, unassuming focus, favoring the reliability of tangible labor over the fleeting trends of larger urban centers. This resilience is reflected in the town’s architecture, which favors functional, sturdy construction designed to withstand the biting winds of the high plains.

Cultural identity in Laurel finds its focus in the communal spaces where neighbors gather to mark the passage of time. Veterans Park serves as a quiet center for local activity, providing a shaded respite where the air remains still and the sounds of the modern world seem to soften. Those seeking a deeper connection to the land often venture out to the Bill Bartley Trail, which offers a path through the distinct, arid beauty of the surrounding geography. While the town remains modest in its offerings, it holds a firm sense of self, indifferent to the demands of fame or the clamor of distant metropolitan life. Even those who have achieved wider recognition for their contributions to athletics or the arts often find that the enduring, quiet gravity of Laurel is the only thing that truly feels like home.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Vue and Brew (Cinema) — 0.1 mi, 348° N
Thomson Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 001° N
Russell Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 180° S
Cherry Hills Park (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 321° NW
Montana State Trust Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 2.0 mi, 360° N
Buffalo Mirage Fishing Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 4.6 mi, 228° SW
Homestead Isle Fishing Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 6.1 mi, 228° SW
Lewis and Clark on the Yellowstone (Monument) — 7.5 mi, 251° W
AMC Shiloh 14 (Cinema) — 9.5 mi, 053° NE
Riverfront Park (State Park) — 12.4 mi, 068° E
Billings Studio Theater (Theatre) — 13.8 mi, 050° NE
Wise Wonders (Museum) — 14.8 mi, 058° NE
Kirks' Grocery (Gallery) — 14.9 mi, 059° NE
Farwest Gallery (Gallery) — 15.0 mi, 059° NE
Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 15.1 mi, 058° NE
Prodigal Gallery (Gallery) — 15.2 mi, 059° NE
Nova (Theatre) — 15.3 mi, 059° NE
Four Dances (Viewpoint) — 16.1 mi, 063° NE
Place Where the White Horse Went Down Historical Marker (Monument) — 16.8 mi, 057° NE
Ghost Cave (Historic Ruins) — 17.1 mi, 074° E
Middle Cave (Historic Ruins) — 17.1 mi, 074° E
Big Lake Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 17.9 mi, 317° NW
Chief Plenty Coups Museum (Museum) — 19.9 mi, 147° SE
Grass Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 23.1 mi, 319° NW · 6,788 acres
Museum of the Beartooths (Museum) — 23.3 mi, 265° W
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Mt (National Wildlife Refuge) — 24.7 mi, 195° S · 522 acres
Custer National Forest (National Forest) — 32.7 mi, 169° S · 1.2M acres
Reed Point High School Football Field (Stadium) — 37.6 mi, 274° W
Carbon County Museum (Museum) — 40.4 mi, 215° SW
Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 46.5 mi, 225° SW · 941k acres

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