Lima, 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 Lima, Beaverhead County.
| City | Lima |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Beaverhead |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 44.636856 |
| Longitude | -112.591951 |
| Population | 218 |
| Density | 163.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Lima is a locality in Beaverhead County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 218. The population density is 163.7 people per km². Lima is located at 44.6369°N, 112.5920°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59739.
Lima rests in a high mountain valley, a place where the sky feels vast and the air carries the crisp scent of pine and sagebrush. It lies 68.7 miles north-west of Rexburg, ID (from Rexburg, ID: bearing 325°T), and is situated 36.5 miles north-north-west of Dubois. The Ruby Mountains rise in a majestic, rugged backdrop, their peaks often dusted with snow even into early summer, a constant, silent presence. The valley floor itself is a mosaic of golden grasses and the darker greens of aspen groves, crisscrossed by the silvery threads of small creeks that tumble down from the higher elevations. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, has a remarkable clarity, painting the landscape in hues of ochre and a deep, resonant blue that seems to settle into the very soul of the place. The land feels ancient and unyielding, yet alive with the subtle rustlings of unseen wildlife and the persistent hum of insects. This remote corner of Beaverhead County, Montana, has long been shaped by the hardy spirit of those who sought sustenance from its challenging terrain. The economy of Lima, historically tied to ranching and agriculture, still echoes that legacy, with cattle grazing on the vast open spaces and fields yielding their bounty under the wide Montana sky. The railroad once played a significant role, a lifeline bringing supplies and people to this isolated settlement, and remnants of that era can still be found, whispering tales of a bygone age. Today, Lima endures as a quiet haven, its character defined by the resilience of its people and the profound, enduring beauty of its natural surroundings, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the seasons and the unwavering grandeur of the mountains.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lima, 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 Lima and Beaverhead County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Lima 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 Lima 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. |