Rollins Montana Map

About Rollins, Montana

Rollins is a locality in Lake County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 115. The population density is 14.8 people per km². Rollins is located at 47.9061°N, 114.1985°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59931.

Rollins rests on the western shore of Flathead Lake, a broad expanse of sapphire water that mirrors the sky with an almost perfect fidelity. It lies 20.7 miles south-south-east of Kalispell, MT (from Kalispell, MT: bearing 165°T), and is situated 7.9 miles south of Lakeside. The landscape here is a study in contrasts, where the gentle slope of the land meets the rugged embrace of the surrounding mountains. Pine and fir trees march in orderly ranks up the hillsides, their dark green a constant counterpoint to the lighter hues of the sky and the water. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the wilder country beyond, a scent of damp earth and resin that is as invigorating as a plunge into the lake itself. Even in the quiet hum of a summer afternoon, there's a sense of spaciousness, a feeling that the horizon stretches on forever, promising more than just what the eye can immediately perceive. The history of Rollins is inextricably tied to the vastness of Flathead Lake, a natural artery that has long dictated the rhythm of life here. For generations, this place has been a hub for those who understand the lake's bounty, whether through fishing or the transport of goods. The economy, while modest, still draws strength from the water's edge, with small marinas and lakeside businesses catering to both locals and the steady stream of visitors drawn to the region's natural beauty. Evidence of past endeavors can be glimpsed in the weathered docks and the occasional ghost of a logging operation that once defined the broader area. Rollins, though small, holds a quiet dignity, a place where the legacy of the lake and the mountains is not just remembered, but lived.

About This Rollins Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rollins, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.906057, -114.198453. 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 Rollins and Lake County.

Detailed location data for Rollins includes the ZIP code (59931), telephone area code (406), county seat of Lake County (Polson), and school district assignment (Polson High 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 Rollins is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.