Roscoe Montana Map

About Roscoe, Montana

Roscoe is a locality in Carbon County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 5. The population density is 19.1 people per km². Roscoe is located at 45.3497°N, 109.4966°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59071.

Roscoe rests on a wide expanse where the Big Horn Mountains begin their slow, majestic rise from the Montana plains. It lies 56.7 miles west-south-west of Billings, MT (from Billings, MT: bearing 238°T), and is situated 16.6 miles north-west of Red Lodge. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, a sweep of tawny grasses and sagebrush punctuated by the occasional hardy juniper, all softened by the immense, arching sky. In the distance, the peaks are a hazy blue, their rugged forms softened by miles of atmosphere, and the air, even in the heat of midday, carries a dry, clean scent, hinting at sun-baked earth and distant pine. The landscape feels ancient and patient, unhurried by the transient concerns of human endeavor. The lifeblood of Roscoe has long been tied to the soil and the minerals beneath it, its character shaped by the hardy independence of ranchers and the enduring legacy of coal mining. Though the mines that once hummed with activity are largely silent now, their imprint remains in the undulating terrain and the quiet stoicism of the people. The local economy, a resilient blend of agriculture and a scattering of small businesses, thrives on a grounded practicality, a continuation of the spirit that first settled this wide-open country. The distinctive character of Roscoe is not found in grand monuments, but in the quiet dignity of its surroundings and the persistent hum of life that continues to unfold under the vast Montana sky.

About This Roscoe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Roscoe, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.349666, -109.496555. 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 Roscoe and Carbon County.

Detailed location data for Roscoe includes the ZIP code (59071), telephone area code (406), county seat of Carbon County (Red Lodge), and school district assignment (Absarokee 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 Roscoe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.