Rudyard Montana Map

About Rudyard, Montana

Rudyard is a locality in Hill County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 312. The population density is 153.0 people per km². Rudyard is located at 48.5600°N, 110.5541°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59540.

Rudyard rests on the broad, sweeping plains of Hill County, where the land unfurls in an expanse of golden grasses and distant, softly rounded hills. It lies 80.9 miles north-north-east of Great Falls, MT (from Great Falls, MT: bearing 25°T), and is situated 19.2 miles east of Chester. The sky here is a vast, ever-changing canvas, often a brilliant, almost impossibly deep blue, stretching from horizon to horizon and lending a profound sense of openness to the landscape. The air, especially in the early morning or late evening, carries a crispness that speaks of the northern latitudes, often infused with the faint, dry scent of sun-baked earth and wild sage. The very character of Rudyard seems to echo this immense, untamed beauty, a place where the elements hold sway and the land dictates the quiet rhythm of life. The history of Rudyard is deeply entwined with the railroads that once traversed these plains, a lifeline for settlers and ranchers who sought to tame this formidable territory. Its economy, like much of the surrounding region, has long been rooted in agriculture, with vast fields of grain stretching towards the horizon, their golden heads shimmering under the summer sun. The enduring spirit of the people who call Rudyard home is one of resilience and quiet determination, a legacy forged in the hardscrabble years of homesteading and the constant dance with the unpredictable Montana weather. While not a place of bustling commerce, its distinctive character lies in its unpretentious strength and the deep connection its inhabitants share with the land and its enduring, elemental beauty.

About This Rudyard Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rudyard, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.55999, -110.554117. 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 Rudyard and Hill County.

Detailed location data for Rudyard includes the ZIP code (59540), telephone area code (406), county seat of Hill County (Havre), and school district assignment (North Star 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 Rudyard is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.