Fortine Montana Map
Fortine, Montana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Fortine, Lincoln County.
Interactive Map of Fortine, Montana
| City | Fortine |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Lincoln |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 48.764409 |
| Longitude | -114.903215 |
| Population | 351 |
| Density | 20.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Fortine, Montana
Fortine is a locality in Lincoln County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 351. The population density is 20.6 people per km². Fortine is located at 48.7644°N, 114.9032°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59918.
Fortine unfolds as a quiet sentinel at the foot of colossal peaks, its lifeblood coursing through the verdant valleys that cradle it. It lies 47.7 miles north-west of Kalispell, MT (from Kalispell, MT: bearing 326°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north-north-west of Trego. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. Towering mountains, their slopes a rugged tapestry of evergreen and scree, form an imposing backdrop, their summits often wreathed in mist or dusted with the first snows of autumn. Below, the land softens into meadows that, in season, erupt with the vibrant hues of wildflowers, their petals catching the sunlight like scattered jewels. The Tobacco River, a ribbon of clear, cold water, winds its way through the landscape, its murmur a perpetual soundtrack to the quiet existence of Fortine. The story of Fortine is one deeply entwined with the extraction of resources, a history etched not just in old logging trails but in the very spirit of its inhabitants. For generations, the timber industry has been the heartbeat of this region, its rhythm dictating the seasons and the fortunes of its people. While the days of grand lumber camps have largely faded, the legacy of hard work and self-reliance remains, a sturdy foundation upon which the present is built. The local economy, though modest, thrives on this enduring connection to the land, supporting small businesses that cater to both residents and the occasional traveler seeking the raw, untamed beauty of northwestern Montana. There are no grand pronouncements here, only the steady hum of life lived in close communion with the grand, indifferent majesty of the surrounding wilderness.
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About This Fortine Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Fortine, Montana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Fortine and Lincoln County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Fortine is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Fortine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
