Plentywood Montana Map

About Plentywood, Montana

Plentywood is a locality in Sheridan County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,669. The population density is 474.9 people per km². Plentywood is located at 48.7747°N, 104.5625°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Plentywood is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 59254.

Plentywood asserts itself against the vast, open horizon of the high plains, where the sky claims more territory than the earth itself. It lies 61.3 miles northwest of Williston, ND (from Williston, ND: bearing 315°T), and is situated 75.5 miles north-northwest of Sidney. Boxelder Creek carves a narrow, winding path through the landscape, its presence marked by the subtle shifts in vegetation that stand out against the surrounding expanse of dry prairie. To the west, the distant profile of Kisler Butte interrupts the flat line of the horizon, providing a solitary point of reference in a terrain defined by immense, quiet distances. The proximity of Montana State Trust Lands offers a rugged, unmanicured stretch of ground that mirrors the wilder, untouched character of the region, while the nearby Shippe Canyon suggests a hidden depth to the otherwise level topography. When the light fades toward dusk, the air thins and cools, turning the rolling grasses into shades of deep amber and violet that seem to vibrate with a singular, lonely clarity.

Plentywood grew from the intersection of agricultural ambition and the stubborn resilience required to survive the harsh winters of the northern plains. The local economy remains tethered to the rhythm of the harvest, with grain elevators standing as sentinels over a community that has long measured its success by the yield of the soil. Life in Plentywood follows the slow, deliberate pace of work on the surrounding ranches, where the heritage of the early homesteaders persists in the quiet industry of the residents. Boxelder Lake provides a modest, essential mirror to the sky, serving as a rare gathering point in a landscape that otherwise demands self-reliance. Despite the isolation, there is a distinct, understated pride in the way the local streets maintain their order, reflecting a history of endurance that remains etched into the daily habits of those who call the high plains their permanent home.

About This Plentywood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Plentywood, Montana. Coordinates: 48.77475, -104.562458. 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 Plentywood includes the ZIP code (59254), telephone area code (406), county seat of Sheridan County (Plentywood), and school district assignment (Plentywood K-12 Schools).

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.