Explore Livingston, Montana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Livingston |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Park County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 45.662435 |
| Longitude | -110.56104 |
| Population | 8,040 |
| Density | 550.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 59047 |
| Area Code | 406 |
| County Seat | Livingston |
| School District | Livingston Elementary School District |
Livingston serves as a singular point of arrival where the vast, open plains transition into the rugged architecture of the earth. It lies 23.1 miles east of Bozeman, MT (from Bozeman, MT: bearing 93°T), and is situated 30.7 miles east-southeast of Belgrade. The town occupies a landscape defined by expansive, high-altitude skies that shift in color from deep indigo to a bruised, golden violet as the sun retreats. To the west, the jagged silhouette of the Bridger Range marks the horizon, standing as a silent, formidable witness to the changing weather. The proximity of Paradise Valley offers a wide, sweeping passage of land that directs the wind and light through the lower elevations. Residents often walk through Judson Park to observe how the atmosphere clarifies, while the proximity of Fleshman Creek provides a steady, rhythmic presence of water flowing toward the larger regional drainage. Even the stillness of the air carries a crisp, arid weight that reminds visitors that Jewel Lake remains a quiet, distant destination for those seeking the stillness of deeper basins.
Livingston emerged as a vital hub during the era of transcontinental rail expansion, establishing a character defined by industrious movement and the grit of the northern frontier. The local economy persists today as a blend of traditional agricultural stewardship and a modern, creative vitality that honors the labor of previous generations. Ranches still shape the surrounding territory, maintaining a deep, functional connection to the soil that has anchored the regional output for over a century. Commerce in Livingston has evolved from its origin as a transit center into a diverse marketplace where specialized trades and regional services support the daily needs of the surrounding plains. The steady hum of commerce persists without pretense, reflecting a pragmatic heritage where the value of a person is measured by their resolve and their capacity for sustained, honest work.
Cultural life in Livingston radiates from a central district where historic facades house galleries, diners, and workshops that celebrate a distinct, independent spirit. The local calendar is punctuated by gatherings that bring neighbors together, fostering a sense of shared purpose beneath the immense, unobstructed canopy of the Montana sky. Celebrated figures such as the author Jim Harrison found a profound creative resonance here, drawn to the intersection of harsh beauty and the unvarnished reality of rural life. Residents frequent Judson Park for community events, finding that the shared space creates a quiet, communal anchor for the town’s evolving narrative. The atmosphere remains unhurried, yet there is a sharp, intellectual sharpness to the conversations held in the local cafes, where the vastness of the exterior landscape seems to invite a more expansive way of thinking.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Livingston, Montana. Coordinates: 45.662435, -110.56104. 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 Livingston includes the ZIP code (59047), telephone area code (406), county seat of Park County (Livingston), and school district assignment (Livingston Elementary 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. |