Sheridan Montana Map

About Sheridan, Montana

Sheridan is a locality in Madison County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 869. The population density is 300.8 people per km². Sheridan is located at 45.4555°N, 112.1969°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59749.

Sheridan, a quiet sentinel in Madison County, lies cradled by the subtle swell of Montana's high plains, where the sky stretches in an unbroken canvas of cerulean and the wind whispers secrets through the sparse, resilient grasses. It lies 41.2 miles south-south-east of Butte, MT (from Butte, MT: bearing 157°T), and is situated 27.0 miles north-east of Dillon. The land here is a study in muted tones – ochre and sagebrush hues bleeding into the dusty greys of distant, weathered hills, their contours softened by the vast, open air. Streams, mere silver threads from this vantage, meander through the terrain, their banks a delicate fringe of cottonwood and willow, offering a cool, verdant contrast to the sun-baked earth. The character of Sheridan is one of enduring simplicity, a place where the day unfolds with a deliberate, unhurried grace, marked by the slow arc of the sun and the vast, silent expanse of the landscape. The history of Sheridan is as deeply rooted in the earth as the hardy Montana sagebrush, a tale shaped by the ebb and flow of agricultural ambition and the enduring spirit of those who sought a life here. For decades, the local economy has been tethered to the rhythms of ranching and farming, the land yielding wheat and barley, its bounty a testament to the unyielding dedication of its people. While no grand monuments punctuate the skyline, the true landmarks are the weathered barns, the sturdy fences that trace property lines across the rolling hills, and the collective memory of generations who have worked this soil. The air itself, crisp and carrying the faint scent of dry earth and distant pine, seems to hold the echoes of a simpler time, a subtle reminder of Sheridan’s enduring connection to the wild, untamed heart of Montana.

About This Sheridan Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sheridan, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.455481, -112.196937. 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 Sheridan and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Sheridan includes the ZIP code (59749), telephone area code (406), county seat of Madison County (Virginia City), and school district assignment (Sheridan 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 Sheridan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.