Explore Orchard Homes, Montana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Orchard Homes, Montana. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Montana or beyond.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Orchard Homes.
Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.
| City | Orchard Homes |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Missoula County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 46.854176 |
| Longitude | -114.076756 |
| Population | 5,377 |
| Density | 369.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 59804 |
| Area Code | 406 |
| County Seat | Missoula |
| School District | Missoula High School District |
Orchard Homes claims a distinctive expanse of land where the golden light of late afternoon softens the edges of the high plains. It lies 2.6 miles west-southwest of Missoula, MT (from Missoula, MT: bearing 257°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-northeast of Lolo. The landscape surrounding Orchard Homes features an open, expansive character that invites a quiet observation of the shifting seasons. To the west, the distant silhouettes of the Rocky Mountains anchor the horizon, providing a constant, rugged backdrop to the local terrain. The nearby Clark Fork winds through the vicinity, offering a steady, rhythmic presence that shapes the valley floor. Travelers may explore the Montana State Trust Lands, which sit directly adjacent to the neighborhood, providing vast, unencumbered space for the native grasses to sway. Deep within the nearby landscape, Moose Can Gully carves a subtle depression into the earth, highlighting the geological variety of this inland territory.
Orchard Homes emerged from a vision of small-scale agriculture, where the soil was once prized for the fruit trees that gave the area its name. The local economy has evolved from these early agrarian roots into a diverse mix of residential and small-business interests that support the daily needs of the residents. While the pace of life remains deliberate, the influence of regional trade and the proximity to larger centers of commerce ensures a steady flow of activity. Many families retain a connection to the land through gardening and small-scale cultivation, echoing the traditions of those who first broke the ground here. This history of self-reliance permeates the local spirit, fostering an environment where neighbors value the quiet productivity of their own backyards. The industry of the region remains tied to the land, balancing modern development with an enduring respect for the original purpose of these plots.
Cultural life in Orchard Homes flourishes through a shared appreciation for the outdoors and the distinct solitude afforded by the Montana landscape. Residents often gather to traverse the Blue Mountain Equestrian and Hiking Trail, finding clarity in the physical exertion required to navigate the paths. Those seeking a tranquil reflection of the sky might visit Plummers Slough, where the water mirrors the vast, cloud-swept heavens of the high plains. The atmosphere is defined by a sense of neighborly independence rather than the noise of grand public spectacles or urban density. While the area is not defined by the presence of celebrities, it remains a place where the focus rests firmly on the lives of those who build their homes and futures here. Orchard Homes stands as a testament to the quiet dignity of a life lived in rhythm with the changing light and the open, inland horizon.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Orchard Homes, Montana. Coordinates: 46.854176, -114.076756. 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 Orchard Homes includes the ZIP code (59804), telephone area code (406), county seat of Missoula County (Missoula), and school district assignment (Missoula High School District).
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 | September 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |