Springwater Colony Montana Map

About Springwater Colony, Montana

Springwater Colony is a locality in Wheatland County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 42. The population density is 2.0 people per km². Springwater Colony is located at 46.4594°N, 109.7563°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59036.

Springwater Colony lies at the edge of a vast, sun-baked basin where the land begins its slow, patient ascent toward the rugged shoulders of distant mountains. It lies 76.1 miles north-west of Billings, MT (from Billings, MT: bearing 308°T), and is situated 4.7 miles east-south-east of Wheatland. The terrain here is a mosaic of tawny grasses that shimmer in the heat, broken by outcrops of weathered stone and the occasional tenacious sagebrush, its silvery leaves a whisper against the wind. Creeks, often no more than dry beds for much of the year, snake across the landscape, their ephemeral presence a testament to the capricious generosity of the sky. The air itself carries a dry, mineral tang, a scent of dust and resilience, and in the long twilight, the sky bleeds into hues of apricot and bruised plum, a breathtaking canvas over the quiet expanse. The history of Springwater Colony is etched in the memory of its founding families, who sought sustenance from this unforgiving yet beautiful country, their efforts reflected in the scattered homesteads and the enduring spirit of self-reliance. The local economy, once tethered to the fortunes of ranching and small-scale agriculture, now finds a steadier pulse in the careful management of resources and a burgeoning appreciation for the vast, open spaces that define the region. There are no grand monuments here, no clamoring universities or famous sons and daughters whose names echo in distant halls, but rather a deep, quiet understanding of the land and its cycles, a distinct character forged in the crucible of sun, wind, and the enduring hope for rain.

About This Springwater Colony Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Springwater Colony, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.459402, -109.756294. 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 Springwater Colony and Wheatland County.

Detailed location data for Springwater Colony includes the ZIP code (59036), telephone area code (406), county seat of Wheatland County (Harlowton), and school district assignment (Harlowton 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 Springwater Colony is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.