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Montana on the US map
Montana is located in the West region of the United States — specifically the mountain subregion. With an area ranking of #4 of 50, it is one of the largest US states. The map above highlights Montana in gold and color-codes the other 49 states by region.
Key cities
The capital of Montana is Helena. The largest city by population is Billings. As is the case with most US states, the capital is not the largest city — this is by design, dating back to the late 18th and 19th centuries when state founders deliberately chose smaller, more centrally located towns to host state government and avoid concentrating political and commercial power in the same place.
Borders and neighbors
Montana shares land borders with 4 other US states: Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota.
Montana also shares an international border with Canada — part of the longest international border in the world.
Geographic features at a glance
- Total area rank: #4 of 50
- Population: 1 to 5 million
- Coastline: landlocked (no ocean access)
- Mountain ranges: rockies
- Great Plains: yes — part of the central US plains
- Missouri River: bordered or crossed by
- Yellowstone: contains part of the national park
How to use this map
The map above is interactive — click any state to see its facts and history. Montana appears in gold to make it easy to find. The other states are colored by region: Northeast (blue), South (red), Midwest (orange), and West (green). This color coding follows the standard US Census Bureau region definitions and helps you build a mental map of US geography as you explore.
Bordering states
Montana shares borders with 4 other US states.
Practice US geography daily
Statedoku is a free 3×3 daily puzzle that quietly teaches US geography. Montana appears as the answer or as a constraint clue on most days that match its region, borders, or quirks.
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Where is Montana located?
Montana is in the West region of the United States. Its capital is Helena and its largest city is Billings. The state ranks #4 of 50 by total area.
What states border Montana?
Montana borders Idaho, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota. That's 4 bordering states in total.
Is Montana on the coast?
No, Montana is landlocked. It has no ocean coastline and no Great Lakes shoreline.
What time zone is Montana in?
Montana observes Mountain Time.
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