Springwater Colony, Montana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Springwater Colony, Wheatland County.
| City | Springwater Colony |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Wheatland |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 46.459402 |
| Longitude | -109.756294 |
| Population | 42 |
| Density | 2.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Springwater Colony, Montana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Springwater Colony is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Springwater Colony is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 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. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |