Roy Montana Map

About Roy, Montana

Roy is a locality in Fergus County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 129. The population density is 15.1 people per km². Roy is located at 47.3314°N, 108.9599°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59471.

Roy, Montana, unfolds as a quiet testament to the vastness of the American West, a scattering of buildings against a horizon that seems to stretch into forever. It lies 109.2 miles north-north-west of Billings, MT (from Billings, MT: bearing 349°T), and is situated 28.8 miles north-east of Lewistown. The land here is a study in subtle shifts, where the rounded shoulders of distant hills meet the broad, sweeping canvas of prairie grasses, their hues of ochre and sage deepening under the immense sky. A subtle scent of sun-baked earth and wild sage hangs in the air, a constant companion to the hawk's silent glide and the whisper of wind through sparse cottonwoods that cluster near the infrequent waterways. The light itself seems to possess a unique quality, a softened gold that bleeds across the landscape as the day wanes, revealing the land's patient, enduring character. The history of Roy is intrinsically tied to the earth and the hardy souls who sought to coax sustenance from it, a story etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of its people. This is a place shaped by the rhythms of agriculture, where ranches and farms remain the quiet heart of its economy, their livelihoods dictated by the capricious generosity of the seasons. A sense of self-reliance permeates the air, a legacy of pioneers who carved a life from this rugged terrain, their efforts echoing in the sturdy, functional architecture of the homes and businesses. While grand attractions are few, the profound beauty of the open range and the unpretentious warmth of its inhabitants offer a distinct and deeply felt sense of place to all who find themselves in Roy.

About This Roy Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Roy, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.331369, -108.959881. 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 Roy and Fergus County.

Detailed location data for Roy includes the ZIP code (59471), telephone area code (406), county seat of Fergus County (Lewistown), and school district assignment (Roy 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 Roy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.