Lewistown Montana Map
Explore Lewistown, Montana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Lewistown, Montana
| City | Lewistown |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Fergus County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 47.05138 |
| Longitude | -109.452399 |
| Population | 5,952 |
| Density | 401.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 59457 |
| Area Code | 406 |
| County Seat | Lewistown |
| School District | Fergus High School District |
About Lewistown, Montana
Lewistown is a locality in Fergus County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,952. The population density is 401.6 people per km². Lewistown is located at 47.0514°N, 109.4524°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Lewistown is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 59457.Lewistown emerges from the high plains where the land stretches wide under an expansive, unyielding sky. It lies 92.8 miles east-southeast of Great Falls, MT (from Great Falls, MT: bearing 108°T), and is situated 59.8 miles northwest of Roundup. The Little Casino Creek traces a quiet path through the center of the terrain, providing a constant, low murmur against the silence of the prairie. Five miles away, the landscape dips into the rugged shadow of Limekiln Canyon, while Carters Pond offers a small, still reflection of the clouds nearby. To the far west, the distant silhouettes of the Rocky Mountains provide a jagged boundary to the horizon. Hawthorne Park serves as a local focal point, offering a patch of green earth where the wind moves through the grass in long, rhythmic waves.
Gold seekers and homesteaders first arrived in Lewistown, drawn by the promise of the earth and the fertile potential of the valleys. Agriculture remains the primary pulse of the local economy, as vast fields of wheat and barley define the seasonal labor of the people. Ranchers manage herds across the surrounding acreage, maintaining a traditional industry that has shaped the regional identity for generations. Small-scale manufacturing and service trades support the inhabitants, ensuring the stability of the local marketplace against the shifting demands of the wider world. The grit of the soil and the endurance required to work it have solidified a culture of self-reliance that persists in every business transaction.
Lewistown maintains a character defined by the steady, deliberate pace of those who live in close proximity to the seasons. The town square acts as a communal anchor, witnessing the quiet gatherings of residents who value the space between neighbors. Notable figures like the artist Russell Chatham once found inspiration in the light that settles over these plains, capturing the muted colors of the dusk. Local events often center on the harvest or the shared traditions of the ranching lifestyle, drawing people together under the bright, thin air. Visitors might spend an afternoon wandering through the quiet streets, observing how the architecture reflects a history of practical construction and survival.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- D'Autremont Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 162° S
- Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.2 mi, 152° SE · 788k acres
- Kiwanis Rest Area (Local Recreation) — 0.4 mi, 315° NW
- Fred Robinson Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 080° E
- Big Casino Reservoir Fishing Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 1.4 mi, 136° SE
- Lewistown Art Center (Gallery) — 1.5 mi, 053° NE
- Cowboy Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 1.6 mi, 051° NE
- Carroll Trail Fishing Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 1.7 mi, 019° N
- Veterans Memorial Park (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 051° NE
- Montana State Trust Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 3.2 mi, 030° NE
- Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (State Park) — 5.7 mi, 121° SE
- Judith Mountains Scenic Area Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 6.7 mi, 038° NE
- Lewis & Clark National Forest (National Forest) — 13.8 mi, 180° S · 1.9M acres
- Big Snowies Wilderness Study Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 13.8 mi, 180° S · 89k acres
- Sod Buster Museum (Museum) — 28.5 mi, 271° W
- Utica Museum (Museum) — 30.7 mi, 259° W
- Winifred Museum (Museum) — 35.3 mi, 006° N
- Judith Basin County Museum (Museum) — 36.9 mi, 281° W
- E57B - the Last Electric Locomotive (Monument) — 46.1 mi, 203° SW
- Chief Joseph (Monument) — 53.0 mi, 169° S
- Gilmore Cabin River Stop (Attraction) — 55.8 mi, 022° N
- Slippery Ann Elk Viewing area (Viewpoint) — 57.2 mi, 046° NE
- Musselshell Valley Historical Museum (Museum) — 60.0 mi, 134° SE
- Stageline Pizza and Theater (Cinema) — 76.8 mi, 244° SW
- Kendra Jayne Romain (Monument) — 77.6 mi, 313° NW
- High Water Mark (Attraction) — 77.6 mi, 313° NW
- Rider Of The Purple Sage (Attraction) — 77.6 mi, 313° NW
- John Mullan Trail Marker (Attraction) — 77.6 mi, 314° NW
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About This Lewistown Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lewistown, Montana. Coordinates: 47.05138, -109.452399. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Lewistown includes the ZIP code (59457), telephone area code (406), county seat of Fergus County (Lewistown), and school district assignment (Fergus High School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
