Lincoln Montana Map

About Lincoln, Montana

Lincoln is a locality in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 908. The population density is 19.1 people per km². Lincoln is located at 46.9549°N, 112.6817°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59639.

Lincoln is a place where the sky feels vast and the mountains loom close, a broad valley floor cradled by the rugged contours of the Continental Divide. It lies 39.5 miles north-west of Helena, MT (from Helena, MT: bearing 310°T), and is situated 35.6 miles north-west of Helena Valley West Central. Timber-laden slopes rise steeply on either side, their evergreen crowns a deep, resonant green against the often brilliant blue of the Montana sky. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of pine and the faint, earthy perfume of damp soil, especially potent after a rain shower, and the sunlight, particularly as it begins its descent, can paint the western peaks in hues of rose and gold, a fleeting, spectacular display. The Blackfoot River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, threads its way through the valley, its murmur a constant, subtle soundtrack to the quiet life of Lincoln. This valley has long been a passage, first for indigenous peoples, then for prospectors and settlers drawn by the lure of mineral wealth. The echoes of that past linger, a subtle undercurrent beneath the surface of everyday life, which today finds its pulse in the timber industry and the growing appeal of outdoor recreation. Lincoln remains a gateway to wild country, a place where the pace is dictated more by the changing seasons than by the ticking of a clock, and where the enduring spirit of the American West is still palpable in the friendly nods of passersby and the unpretentious character of its homes and businesses. The nearby national forests offer an unbroken expanse of wilderness, a testament to the enduring natural beauty that defines this corner of Montana.

About This Lincoln Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lincoln, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.95494, -112.681707. 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 Lincoln and Lewis and Clark County.

Detailed location data for Lincoln includes the ZIP code (59639), telephone area code (406), county seat of Lewis and Clark County (Helena), and school district assignment (Lincoln 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 Lincoln is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.