Bozeman

Bozeman is the county seat of Gallatin County in southwestern Montana, surrounded by mountain ranges including the Bridger Mountains to the north. The town sits at 1461 meters elevation in a wide valley with views of several peaks.

John Bozeman founded the settlement in 1864 as a trading post along the Bozeman Trail in an area known as Valley of the Flowers. Montana State University opened in 1893 and transformed the town into an educational center.

Montana State University brings a young, active population into town, visible in cafés, breweries, and bookshops. Local events such as street markets and music festivals draw families and students, creating an open, communal atmosphere.

The free Streamline bus network connects residential areas with key destinations across town. Shops and restaurants concentrate along Main Street in the center, which is easy to explore on foot.

The Museum of the Rockies houses extensive paleontology collections and collaborates with the Smithsonian Institution. Many of the dinosaur finds come from excavations in Montana itself.

Location: Gallatin County

Inception: August 9, 1864

Elevation above the sea: 1,461 m

Address: East Main Street

Website: https://bozeman.net

GPS coordinates: 45.67944,-111.03722

Latest update: December 22, 2025 11:01