Welcome to Loma ...
Loma is located in Chouteau County<1>.
Loma is 2,570 feet [783 m] above sea level.<2> In other words, the elevation of Loma is about ½ mile above sea level.
Time Zone: Loma lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Loma: (406)
The ZIP code for Loma: 59460<3>
Communities Also Named Loma ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 7 communities that are also named Loma - they are located in California (2), Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota and Texas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Loma.
Communities near Loma ...
We have created a list of 9 communities that are near Loma.
- Fort Benton
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fort Benton
- Fort Benton lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<4> to the southwest of Loma.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,442 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fort Benton have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Fort Benton
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fort Benton<6>
- Virgelle
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virgelle
- Virgelle lies 12 miles [19.3 km]<4> to the northeast of Loma.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Virgelle
- Carter
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carter
- Carter lies 23 miles [37 km]<4> to the southwest of Loma.
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carter have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Carter
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carter<6>
- Big Sandy
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Sandy
- Big Sandy lies 24 miles [38.6 km]<4> to the northeast of Loma.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 566 people
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Big Sandy
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Big Sandy<6>
- Big Sag
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Sag
- Big Sag lies 25 miles [40.2 km]<4> to the south of Loma.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Big Sag
- Geraldine
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geraldine
- Geraldine lies 25 miles [40.2 km]<4> to the southeast of Loma.
- Population from the 2020 Census: 251 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Geraldine have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Geraldine
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Geraldine<6>
- Highwood
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highwood
- Highwood lies 27 miles [43.5 km]<4> to the southwest of Loma.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Highwood
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Highwood<6>
- Floweree
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Floweree
- Floweree lies 28 miles [45.1 km]<4> to the southwest of Loma.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Floweree
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Floweree<6>
- Box Elder
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Box Elder
- Box Elder lies 34 miles [54.7 km]<4> to the northeast of Loma.
- Jump to Google Maps centered on Box Elder
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Box Elder<6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Loma. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Loma.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Loma. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Loma.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Loma. See our Newspapers Page for Loma.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Loma ...
Looking for more information about Loma? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Loma, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Loma.
Adding Loma to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Loma in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Loma was on a map titled Map of Montana (from Hixson Map&$160;Co, 1950).
We also found Loma on a map titled Shell Oil Map of Montana (1951).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Loma.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Loma. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Chouteau County: www.co.chouteau.mt.us/
The official website for State of Montana: https://mt.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Montana's counties, including Chouteau, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Loma - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Loma). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Loma or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Loma) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Loma. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from LomaOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Loma. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 47.9368, Longitude: -110.5027 |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |