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Alder.

Its Census reference point is in Dry Intermontane Sagebrush Valleys, within Middle Rockies. Virginia City lies about 8.6 miles east of Alder by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Fire department building in Alder, Montana
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Fire department building in Alder, Montana

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THE SETTINGDry Intermontane Sagebrush Valleys
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYMadison County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Alder on the map

THE ALDER LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Dry Intermontane Sagebrush Valleys setting.

Alder CDP has 2.01 square miles of land in Madison County. Its Census reference point is in Dry Intermontane Sagebrush Valleys, within Middle Rockies.

Forested mountain ranges rise above grassy or shrubby intermountain valleys. The Middle Rockies combine alpine high country, partly wooded foothills and valleys supplied by mountain streams.

Regional context: Middle Rockies ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Alder and Madison County

Alder is associated with Madison County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Madison County

Alder by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Alder, or 0% of its total area. It is 0.4 percentage points lower than the 0.4% recorded for Madison County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Alder CDP has 2.1 times the land area of nearby Virginia City town (0.95 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Alder land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Alder’s place name from its government

Alder is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Alder address as city approval. Madison County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Dry Intermontane Sagebrush Valleys setting

Dry Intermontane Sagebrush Valleys belongs to Middle Rockies. Is the tract mountain land, foothill acreage or an intermountain valley holding, and how is its access maintained?

03

Check the route, beyond Virginia City

Virginia City is 8.6 miles east of the Alder reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Alder resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON ALDER

USGS National Map

Begin at 45.3216° N, 112.1092° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Alder ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Madison

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Madison ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Alder data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Dry Intermontane Sagebrush Valleys

Explore the agency mapping behind the Middle Rockies context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Montana landowner resources

Montana Cadastral

State Library mapping for locating parcels and researching property information.

DNRC water-right research

Explains water-right records and ways to research the rights associated with a property.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Alder.

Virginia City lies about 8.6 miles east of Alder by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Alder in context

NSEWVirginia City · 8.6 miles1Brandon · 10.1 miles2Sheridan · 10.3 miles3Ennis · 18.4 miles4Twin Bridges · 18.8 miles5Jeffers · 19.8 miles6OUTER RING: 19.8 MILES
  1. 1
    Virginia City8.6 mi · town
  2. 2
    Brandon10.1 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Sheridan10.3 mi · town
  4. 4
    Ennis18.4 mi · town
  5. 5
    Twin Bridges18.8 mi · town
  6. 6
    Jeffers19.8 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Montana; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Alder
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Alder?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Madison County. Alder’s 2.01 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Alder property in Dry Intermontane Sagebrush Valleys?+

No. Dry Intermontane Sagebrush Valleys is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Alder boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Virginia City as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 8.6 miles east of Alder’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Alder?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Alder.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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