Gildford Colony Montana Map
Explore Gildford Colony, Montana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Gildford Colony, Montana
| City | Gildford Colony |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Hill County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 48.801087 |
| Longitude | -110.287218 |
| Population | 73 |
| Density | 36.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 59525 |
| Area Code | 406 |
| County Seat | Havre |
| School District | North Star High School District |
About Gildford Colony, Montana
Gildford Colony is a locality in Hill County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 73. The population density is 36.7 people per km². Gildford Colony is located at 48.8011°N, 110.2872°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59525.Gildford Colony asserts its presence upon the wide, high-plains expanse of Montana, where the horizon stretches toward a limitless sky that seems to sharpen the edges of every stalk of wheat. It lies 101.3 miles north-northeast of Great Falls, MT (from Great Falls, MT: bearing 27°T), and is situated 32.5 miles west-northwest of Havre. The landscape surrounding Gildford Colony consists of vast, open prairie punctuated by the subtle, earth-toned depressions of Tommy Allen Coulee, which carves a modest path through the otherwise level terrain. To the west, the distant, snow-dusted silhouettes of the Rocky Mountains provide a jagged anchor to the view, while the immediate surroundings are defined by the expansive, quiet reaches of Montana State Trust Lands. The air here carries a crystalline clarity, sharpened by the absence of obstruction, allowing the golden light of late afternoon to linger against the soil until the shadows grow long and violet across the stubble.
Agriculture dictates the pulse of life in Gildford Colony, where the economy remains tethered to the seasonal rhythms of sowing and harvest across the surrounding fertile plains. While the Milk River winds its way six miles away, its presence is a quiet, life-giving thread in an environment defined by the patient management of water and earth, including the nearby Burkhartsmeyer Reservoir. The history of the area is written in the persistence of those who cultivate this demanding soil, maintaining a tradition of communal labor and self-reliance that has shaped the character of the settlement since its inception. Daily life proceeds with a deliberate, measured pace, reflecting a deep engagement with the land that requires both endurance and a quiet appreciation for the stark, singular beauty of the plains.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Montana State Trust Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 0.3 mi, 230° SW
- Fresno Reservoir (Resource Management Area) — 5.3 mi, 057° NE
- Fresno Reservoir Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.4 mi, 110° E
- Lost River Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 11.6 mi, 339° N
- Rudyard Museum (Museum) — 20.5 mi, 217° SW
- Fresno Tailwater Fishing Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 21.0 mi, 131° SE
- Bailey Reservoir Fishing Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 23.6 mi, 161° S
- Creedman Coulee National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 25.2 mi, 067° NE · 168 acres
- Big Sky Images & Collectables (Public Artwork) — 31.0 mi, 122° SE
- Lake Thibadeau National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 31.2 mi, 095° E · 48 acres
- H Earl Clack Memorial Museum (Museum) — 31.6 mi, 122° SE
- Havre Beneath the Streets (Museum) — 32.6 mi, 121° SE
- Cottonwood Cinemas (Cinema) — 32.7 mi, 121° SE
- H. Earl Clack Memorial Museum (Museum) — 32.7 mi, 121° SE
- Sweetgrass Hills Area of Critical Environmental Concern (Area of Critical Environmental Concern) — 37.0 mi, 274° W
- The Battle of Bear Paws (Monument) — 49.8 mi, 106° E
- Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument (National Monument) — 50.8 mi, 173° S · 507k acres
- Upper Missouri National Wild & Scenic River (Wild & Scenic River) — 50.8 mi, 173° S · 147k acres
- Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (State Park) — 57.8 mi, 174° S
- Marias River Historical Marker (Attraction) — 61.2 mi, 190° S
- Decision Point Overlook (Viewpoint) — 61.3 mi, 189° S
- Sue Cline (Monument) — 68.8 mi, 194° S
- John Selon (Monument) — 68.8 mi, 194° S
- Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea Memorial (Attraction) — 70.0 mi, 194° S
- John Mullan Trail Marker (Attraction) — 70.0 mi, 195° S
- Rider Of The Purple Sage (Attraction) — 70.2 mi, 195° S
- Pictorial Museum (Museum) — 72.9 mi, 107° E
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About This Gildford Colony Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gildford Colony, Montana. Coordinates: 48.801087, -110.287218. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Gildford Colony includes the ZIP code (59525), telephone area code (406), county seat of Hill County (Havre), and school district assignment (North Star High School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |
