Missoula County Map, Montana

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Missoula County, Montana

In western Montana, Missoula County is where the mountains meet the minds. It’s home to the University of Montana, giving the area a lively, hip vibe. Missoula is the county seat and is often called the “Garden City”. You’ll see why when spring hits.

The Clark Fork River runs right through downtown, and on hot days, you’ll spot locals surfing the man-made wave. Hike in the Rattlesnake Wilderness, ski at Snowbowl, or fish in one of the many blue-ribbon trout streams. The food scene here is surprisingly good for a small city.

Locals are a mix of old-school Montanans and new-age hippies, somehow coexisting in perfect harmony. Don’t miss out on the weekly farmer’s market. It’s as much a social event as it is a place to buy veggies. Oh, and keep an eye out for the occasional bear wandering into town. It happens more often than you’d think.

Category	Details
County Name	Missoula County
County Seat	Missoula
Population	Approximately 125,000
Cities, Towns, and Communities	Missoula, Lolo, Frenchtown, Seeley Lake, East Missoula, Bonner, Clinton
Interstates and Highways	I-90, US 93, MT 200
FIPS Code	30-063
Total Area (Land and Water)	2,618 square miles (Land: 2,593 sq mi, Water: 25 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)	Mineral County (West), Sanders County (Northwest), Lake County (North), Flathead County (Northeast), Powell County (East), Granite County (Southeast), Ravalli County (South), Idaho County, Idaho (Southwest), Clearwater County, Idaho (Southwest)
Time Zone	Mountain Time Zone (MT)
State	Montana
Coordinates	46.8588° N, 113.9867° W
Etymology	Named after the Native American word “Imi-Suletiku” meaning “near the cold water”
Major Landmarks	University of Montana, Rattlesnake National Recreation Area, Mount Sentinel
Website	Missoula County Website