Map of Montana Counties
Montana is divided into 56 counties, including two consolidated city-counties: Anaconda-Deer Lodge County and Butte-Silver Bow County. Use the interactive maps below to explore counties and their boundaries. Download free maps or learn more about creating a custom map of Montana to visualize your own data.
Interactive Map of Montana Counties
List of Counties (56)
| # | County | County seat | Year founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaverhead | Dillon | 1865 |
| 2 | Big Horn | Hardin | 1913 |
| 3 | Blaine | Chinook | 1912 |
| 4 | Broadwater | Townsend | 1897 |
| 5 | Carbon | Red Lodge | 1895 |
| 6 | Carter | Ekalaka | 1917 |
| 7 | Cascade | Great Falls | 1887 |
| 8 | Chouteau | Fort Benton | 1865 |
| 9 | Custer | Miles City | 1865 |
| 10 | Daniels | Scobey | 1920 |
| 11 | Dawson | Glendive | 1869 |
| 12 | Deer Lodge | Anaconda | 1865 |
| 13 | Fallon | Baker | 1913 |
| 14 | Fergus | Lewistown | 1885 |
| 15 | Flathead | Kalispell | 1893 |
| 16 | Gallatin | Bozeman | 1865 |
| 17 | Garfield | Jordan | 1919 |
| 18 | Glacier | Cut Bank | 1919 |
| 19 | Golden Valley | Ryegate | 1920 |
| 20 | Granite | Philipsburg | 1893 |
| 21 | Hill | Havre | 1912 |
| 22 | Jefferson | Boulder | 1865 |
| 23 | Judith Basin | Stanford | 1920 |
| 24 | Lake | Polson | 1923 |
| 25 | Lewis and Clark | Helena | 1865 |
| 26 | Liberty | Chester | 1920 |
| 27 | Lincoln | Libby | 1909 |
| 28 | Madison | Virginia City | 1865 |
| 29 | McCone | Circle | 1919 |
| 30 | Meagher | White Sulphur Springs | 1867 |
| 31 | Mineral | Superior | 1914 |
| 32 | Missoula | Missoula | 1860 |
| 33 | Musselshell | Roundup | 1911 |
| 34 | Park | Livingston | 1887 |
| 35 | Petroleum | Winnett | 1926 |
| 36 | Phillips | Malta | 1915 |
| 37 | Pondera | Conrad | 1919 |
| 38 | Powder River | Broadus | 1919 |
| 39 | Powell | Deer Lodge | 1901 |
| 40 | Prairie | Terry | 1915 |
| 41 | Ravalli | Hamilton | 1893 |
| 42 | Richland | Sidney | 1914 |
| 43 | Roosevelt | Wolf Point | 1919 |
| 44 | Rosebud | Forsyth | 1901 |
| 45 | Sanders | Thompson Falls | 1905 |
| 46 | Sheridan | Plentywood | 1913 |
| 47 | Silver Bow | Butte | 1881 |
| 48 | Stillwater | Columbus | 1913 |
| 49 | Sweet Grass | Big Timber | 1895 |
| 50 | Teton | Choteau | 1893 |
| 51 | Toole | Shelby | 1914 |
| 52 | Treasure | Hysham | 1919 |
| 53 | Valley | Glasgow | 1893 |
| 54 | Wheatland | Harlowton | 1917 |
| 55 | Wibaux | Wibaux | 1914 |
| 56 | Yellowstone | Billings | 1883 |
Montana Counties: Key Facts
- Total number of counties: 56
- Largest county by area: Rosebud County - 5,012 square miles (12,981 km²)
- Smallest county by area: Silver Bow County - 718 square miles (1,860 km²)
- Most populous county: Yellowstone County - 171,583 residents
- Least populous county: Treasure County - 739 residents
- Counties with significant urban centers: Yellowstone (Billings), Silver Bow (Butte), Missoula (Missoula), Cascade (Great Falls), Flathead (Kalispell), Gallatin (Bozeman)
- Neighboring states: Idaho (west), Wyoming (south), North Dakota (east), South Dakota (southeast); borders Canadian provinces Alberta and Saskatchewan (north)
- Time zone: Mountain Time Zone (UTC-7 standard, UTC-6 daylight)
Interesting Facts
- Treasure County was named to attract settlers, despite its small size and population.
- Stillwater County is named for the river known for its fast current.
- Powder River County is named for the sand on the river's shores, resembling gunpowder.
- Richland County's name reflects its fertile soil.
- The portion of Yellowstone National Park in Montana was not part of any county until 1978.
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Updates
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Frequently Asked Questions
Montana has 56 counties, including two consolidated city-counties: Anaconda-Deer Lodge County and Butte-Silver Bow County.
Rosebud County is the largest by land area at 5,012 square miles (12,981 km²).
Silver Bow County is the smallest by area at 718 square miles (1,860 km²).
Yellowstone County is the most populous with 171,583 residents.
Treasure County is the least populous with 739 residents.
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