Piltzville Montana Map

About Piltzville, Montana

Piltzville is a locality in Missoula County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 383. The population density is 312.5 people per km². Piltzville is located at 46.8613°N, 113.8626°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59802.

Piltzville lies in a broad, sun-drenched valley, cradled by the imposing shoulders of the Rocky Mountains. It lies 6.3 miles east of Missoula, MT (from Missoula, MT: bearing 97°T), and is situated 8.8 miles east of Orchard Homes. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, rising from the meandering flow of the Bitterroot River, its waters a cool, clear ribbon reflecting the immense Montana sky. Sagebrush and hardy grasses carpet the lower slopes, giving way to stands of ponderosa pine and Douglas fir as the terrain ascends, their needles whispering secrets on the prevailing wind. The air itself possesses a crisp, invigorating quality, especially in the early morning when a pearly mist often clings to the valley floor, softening the sharp edges of the distant peaks. The economic life of Piltzville has long been tied to the bounty of the land, with ranching and agriculture forming the bedrock of its prosperity, the hayfields stretching in emerald swathes under the summer sun. Historically, timber played a significant role, and the echoes of logging operations can still be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of the older buildings. While the pace of life in Piltzville remains resolutely unhurried, a quiet industriousness hums beneath the surface, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have made their home in this corner of Missoula County. The nearby national forest lands offer a vast playground for outdoor pursuits, drawing a steady stream of visitors who come to hike, fish, and simply breathe the untamed air.

About This Piltzville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Piltzville, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.861315, -113.862603. 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 Piltzville and Missoula County.

Detailed location data for Piltzville includes the ZIP code (59802), telephone area code (406), county seat of Missoula County (Missoula), and school district assignment (Bonner Elementary School District). 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 Piltzville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.