Explore Sidney, Montana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Sidney |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Richland County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 47.716684 |
| Longitude | -104.156325 |
| Population | 6,346 |
| Density | 745.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 59270 |
| Area Code | 406 |
| County Seat | Sidney |
| School District | Sidney Elementary School District |
Sidney anchors the expansive, high-plains landscape where the sky seems to hold more depth than the earth itself. It lies 38.8 miles southwest of Williston, ND (from Williston, ND: bearing 220°T), and is situated 41.0 miles west of Watford City. Lone Tree Creek wanders quietly through the vicinity, marking the terrain just a mile away from the center of activity. Factory Lake sits nearby, providing a calm, singular presence in an otherwise vast stretch of open ground. To the west, the horizon remains punctuated by the distant form of Bell Hill, rising above the flat, sun-drenched fields. Those who walk the Lewis and Clark Trail three miles away find themselves retracing the footsteps of early explorers across a landscape defined by its immense, quiet endurance.
Sidney grew from the necessity of the land, evolving as a hub for the agricultural rhythms that dictate the seasons of the plains. The economy relies heavily upon the steady output of local farms and the energy sector, which draws its vitality from the deep, hidden layers of the earth. Hard work remains the primary currency here, with residents organizing their lives around the cycles of harvest and the demands of regional industry. The town maintains a sturdy, functional character, reflecting the resilience of those who cultivate crops in this challenging climate. Every structure in Sidney serves a purpose, built to withstand the winds that sweep across the prairie with unrelenting force.
Sidney carries a rugged, unassuming spirit that defines the daily experience of its people. North Park offers an accessible space for the community to gather, serving as a simple, open meeting place for neighbors and families. The cultural life here feels unadorned and honest, favoring the quiet satisfaction of a job well done over the clamor of larger, more frantic places. While the region is deeply connected to the legacy of the Blackfeet, Crow, and Salish peoples, the modern character of the area remains firmly rooted in its practical, agricultural heritage. Time moves with a deliberate, steady pace in Sidney, where the golden light at dusk often turns the plains into a soft, glowing expanse that lingers long after the sun has dipped below the horizon.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sidney, Montana. Coordinates: 47.716684, -104.156325. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Sidney includes the ZIP code (59270), telephone area code (406), county seat of Richland County (Sidney), and school district assignment (Sidney Elementary School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |