Roberts Montana Map

About Roberts, Montana

Roberts is a locality in Carbon County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 191. The population density is 29.0 people per km². Roberts is located at 45.3597°N, 109.1677°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59070.

Roberts exhales a quiet resilience, a small cluster of buildings that cling to the broad, ochre expanse of Montana’s landscape. It lies 43.6 miles south-west of Billings, MT (from Billings, MT: bearing 228°T), and is situated 12.6 miles north-north-east of Red Lodge. The land here is a study in subtle shifts of color, from the pale gold of sun-bleached grasses that ripple in the constant breeze to the deeper, shadowed greens of tenacious shrubs clinging to the gentle slopes. Distant, saw-toothed mountains, their peaks often dusted with a surprising amount of snow even into early summer, form a formidable, silent backdrop. The sky above Roberts is a vast canvas, capable of displaying a startling intensity of blue on clear days, or brooding with the dramatic, bruised purples of an approaching storm, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that shape this high plains country. The air itself carries a clean, dry scent, tinged with the faint aroma of dust and the distant, sweet perfume of wild sage. The history of Roberts is etched in the very earth, a legacy of hardy souls who sought sustenance from this challenging but rewarding terrain. Coal mining once breathed life into this corner of Carbon County, the veins of black gold beneath the surface dictating the fortunes of the settlement and its people. Though the deep mines have long since fallen silent, the echoes of that industrial past linger, a quiet testament to the grit and determination that founded Roberts. Today, the economy leans more towards the agricultural, with ranches and farms scattered across the rolling plains, their livelihoods tied to the rhythm of the seasons and the capricious generosity of the weather. The distinctive character of Roberts is found in its unhurried pace, where conversations are measured and neighborly waves are a common currency, a reflection of a life lived in concert with the vast, open skies and the enduring spirit of the land.

About This Roberts Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Roberts, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.359667, -109.167654. 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 Roberts and Carbon County.

Detailed location data for Roberts includes the ZIP code (59070), telephone area code (406), county seat of Carbon County (Red Lodge), and school district assignment (Roberts K-12 Schools). 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 Roberts is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.