West Yellowstone Montana Map

About West Yellowstone, Montana

West Yellowstone is a locality in Gallatin County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,474. The population density is 619.8 people per km². West Yellowstone is located at 44.6621°N, 111.1041°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59758.

West Yellowstone breathes the crisp, high-altitude air of a land shaped by ancient forces and recent discovery. It lies 67.0 miles north-north-east of Rexburg, ID (from Rexburg, ID: bearing 30°T), and is situated 32.1 miles south-west of Gardiner. The terrain here is a rugged embrace of lodgepole pine forests, their dark green reaching skyward like a silent prayer, interspersed with meadows that unfurl in shades of ochre and sage, especially vivid after the spring thaw. Rivers, like the Madison, carve their silver paths through the landscape, their waters carrying the chill of snowmelt and the murmur of unseen currents. The sky overhead is a vast canvas, often painted with dramatic cloud formations, and at dusk, it can bleed into hues of rose and amethyst, casting long, ethereal shadows across the land. The very ground feels alive, a subtle tremor of geothermal energy hinting at the volcanic heart that beats beneath the surface. This gateway to a world-renowned national park has a character deeply intertwined with the wilder realms it borders. West Yellowstone’s economy, for much of its existence, has been a testament to the allure of untamed nature, drawing visitors eager to witness the geysers, hot springs, and abundant wildlife that define Yellowstone National Park. Early days saw hardy souls drawn by the promise of adventure and the burgeoning tourism industry, with the railroad playing a crucial role in connecting this remote outpost to the wider world. The local hum is one of seasonal ebb and flow, a rhythm dictated by the summer influx of eager explorers and the quieter, stark beauty of winter, when snow blankets the landscape and the town becomes a haven for cross-country skiers and snowmobilers. The spirit of West Yellowstone is one of resilience and a profound respect for the powerful natural forces that surround it.

About This West Yellowstone Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of West Yellowstone, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.662149, -111.104109. 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 West Yellowstone and Gallatin County.

Detailed location data for West Yellowstone includes the ZIP code (59758), telephone area code (406), county seat of Gallatin County (Bozeman), and school district assignment (West Yellowstone K-12). 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 West Yellowstone is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.