Missoula Montana Map
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Interactive Map of Missoula, Montana
| City | Missoula |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Missoula |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 46.872146 |
| Longitude | -113.993998 |
| Population | 90,522 |
| Density | 833.3 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Missoula, Montana
Missoula is a locality in Missoula County, Montana, United States. It has a population of 90,522. The population density is 833.3 people per km². Missoula is located at 46.8721°N, 113.9940°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59812.
Missoula unfolds in a valley where the Bitterroot and Blackfoot rivers converge, a place where the sky feels vast and the mountains stand as ancient guardians. It lies 91.8 miles north-west of Butte, MT (from Butte, MT: bearing 311°T), and is situated 2.6 miles east-north-east of Orchard Homes. The air here, especially in the early mornings, carries a crispness, a scent of pine needles and damp earth that awakens the senses. The Clark Fork River, a broad artery of life, snakes through the heart of Missoula, its banks often fringed with cottonwoods whose leaves turn a brilliant gold in autumn. The surrounding landscape is a study in contrasts: the rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Sapphire Mountains to the west and the gentler, forested slopes of the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area to the north, all contributing to a sense of wildness that presses close to the edges of the developed areas. The history of Missoula is deeply entwined with its natural resources and its strategic position. Once a vital hub for the Salish, Pend d'Oreille, and Kootenai tribes, the area later became a crucial stop for trappers and explorers, its development spurred by the railroad and the timber industry. Today, while logging and agriculture remain important, Missoula has blossomed into a vibrant university town, the presence of the University of Montana lending an intellectual hum to its streets. The downtown area, with its preserved historic buildings and lively farmers' markets, speaks of a community that honors its past while embracing a forward-looking spirit, a place where the scent of brewing coffee mingles with the distant sound of the river.
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About This Missoula Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Missoula, 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 Missoula and Missoula County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Missoula 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 Missoula 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. |
