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Columbia Falls Montana Map

Explore Columbia Falls, Montana, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Columbia Falls, Montana

How to Use This Columbia Falls, Montana Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Columbia Falls, Montana. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Montana or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Columbia Falls.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Columbia Falls
State	Montana (MT)
County	Flathead County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	48.372464
Longitude	-114.181515
Population	5,308
Density	932.0 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	59912
Area Code	406
County Seat	Kalispell
School District	Columbia Falls Elementary School District

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About Columbia Falls, Montana

Columbia Falls is a locality in Flathead County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,308. The population density is 932.0 people per km². Columbia Falls is located at 48.3725°N, 114.1815°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Columbia Falls is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 59912.

Columbia Falls commands a position of quiet strength where the earth begins to rise toward the distant, jagged spine of the Rocky Mountains. It lies 13.6 miles north-northeast of Kalispell, MT (from Kalispell, MT: bearing 26°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east-southeast of Whitefish. The Flathead River flows past the perimeter with a steady, enduring coldness that shapes the character of the surrounding valley floor. To the north, the sharp ascent of the Columbia Mountain Trail offers a strenuous path for those who seek to observe the vast expanse of the timbered landscape from above. Residents often find solace in the stillness of Clare Park, a local space that serves as a green anchor for the neighborhood. The light at dusk here possesses a particular clarity, turning the wide, open plains into a palette of deep violet and bruised gold as the sun retreats.

Columbia Falls carries a history forged by the persistent labor of those who worked the timber and the soil of this high-altitude region. Early industry centered on the processing of raw wood, an enterprise that defined the rhythm of the workweek and the social cohesion of the families who arrived to settle the area. Even as the local economy shifts, the legacy of these industrious foundations remains visible in the sturdy architecture and the practical, grounded outlook of the people. Visitors might notice how the commerce of the region still leans heavily on the resources provided by the surrounding wilderness and the seasonal migrations of travelers. This resilience serves as a quiet reminder of the foresight required to thrive in a place where the winters demand respect and preparation.

Columbia Falls maintains a cultural identity that is inextricably linked to the rugged independence of the high plains and the proximity of untamed territory. The community gathers for local events that celebrate the harvest and the changing seasons, reinforcing a sense of belonging that defies the isolation of the landscape. For those who venture further afield, the presence of Stanton Glacier and the distant, cooling mist of Beaver Chief Falls provide a profound sense of the geological forces at work nearby. While many appreciate the calm, some residents have achieved recognition for their contributions to athletics or the arts, carrying the quiet, steady influence of their home into the wider world. A hike toward Jenny Lake or a contemplative hour spent near the bank of the Flathead River remains the most common way for an individual to find their own rhythm in this enduring, expansive geography.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Marantette Park (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 165° S
12Th St W Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 234° SW
Teakettle Fishing Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 0.6 mi, 135° SE
Montana State Trust Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 1.4 mi, 243° SW
Flathead National Forest (National Forest) — 1.7 mi, 352° N · 2.4M acres
Kokanee Bend Fishing Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 1.8 mi, 204° SW
Flathead River Wildlife Habitat Protection Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 202° S
Flathead, Montana Wild and Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 4.2 mi, 074° E · 50k acres
Museum Of Wildlife (Museum) — 5.5 mi, 081° E
Glacier Fine Art (Gallery) — 6.0 mi, 081° E
Glacier Highline (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 062° NE
Mountain Cinema (Cinema) — 7.1 mi, 283° W
Amazing Fun Center (Theme Park) — 7.2 mi, 060° NE
North American Wildlife Museum (Museum) — 7.3 mi, 065° NE
Mudman Gallery (Gallery) — 7.6 mi, 290° W
Frame Of Reference (Gallery) — 7.6 mi, 290° W
The Bruck Bus-Truck (Attraction) — 7.6 mi, 292° W
Stumptown Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 7.6 mi, 292° W
O'Shaughnessy Center (Theatre) — 7.7 mi, 291° W
Hungry Horse Reservoir (Resource Management Area) — 8.0 mi, 109° E
Glacier National Park (National Park) — 8.5 mi, 019° N · 1.0M acres
Glacier Proposed or Recommended Wilderness Area (Wilderness Study Area) — 8.5 mi, 018° N · 931k acres
Pine Grove Historic School Bell (Monument) — 9.8 mi, 210° SW
Pine Grove Pond Fishing Access Sign (Attraction) — 9.8 mi, 210° SW
Belton Point Overlook (Viewpoint) — 10.8 mi, 067° NE
Cinemark Signature Stadium 14 (Cinema) — 11.6 mi, 215° SW
McClaren Hall (Theatre) — 11.9 mi, 213° SW
Memorial Plaque (Monument) — 12.7 mi, 208° SW
Memorial Bench (Monument) — 12.7 mi, 208° SW
Great Bear Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 12.8 mi, 061° NE · 287k acres

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