Belt Montana Map

About Belt, Montana

Belt is a locality in Cascade County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 559. The population density is 573.6 people per km². Belt is located at 47.3861°N, 110.9255°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59412.

Belt, Montana, unfolds like a geological whisper beneath the vast Montana sky, its landscape a study in muted earth tones and the raw, unvarnished beauty of the Rocky Mountain Front. It lies 19.2 miles east-south-east of Great Falls, MT (from Great Falls, MT: bearing 114°T), and is situated 14.6 miles south-east of Malmstrom AFB. The Judith River, a ribbon of silver, traces its path through the valley, its banks fringed with cottonwoods that turn a startling gold in autumn, their leaves rustling with a dry, papery sound. Rolling hills, painted with sagebrush and hardy grasses, climb towards the imposing, often snow-dusted peaks that form the western horizon, their sheer faces hinting at ancient forces. The air here carries a crispness, especially in the early morning, a scent of dust and pine that speaks of wide-open spaces and a quiet resilience. The history of Belt is etched into the very earth it occupies, a legacy born from the rich veins of coal that once fueled its prosperity. This was a town built on grit and industry, where miners descended into the darkness, their labor shaping the fortunes of the region. While the mines have long since fallen silent, the echoes of that era linger, a palpable sense of the past mingling with the quiet hum of contemporary life. The local economy now leans towards agriculture and the enduring spirit of independent businesses, small shops that line the main street, their windows reflecting the slow, deliberate rhythm of days in Belt. It is a place where the grandeur of the natural world is a constant companion, a silent observer to the enduring human narrative.

About This Belt Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Belt, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.386077, -110.925513. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Belt and Cascade County.

Detailed location data for Belt includes the ZIP code (59412), telephone area code (406), county seat of Cascade County (Great Falls), and school district assignment (Belt Elementary School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Belt is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.