Glacier Colony Montana Map

About Glacier Colony, Montana

Glacier Colony is a locality in Glacier County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 404. The population density is 317.3 people per km². Glacier Colony is located at 48.8328°N, 112.2189°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59427.

Glacier Colony lies cradled by a landscape of breathtaking grandeur, where the earth itself seems to exhale a cool, clean breath. It lies 101.3 miles north-north-west of Great Falls, MT (from Great Falls, MT: bearing 336°T), and is situated 14.6 miles north-north-east of Cut Bank. Rolling foothills, cloaked in the deep greens of pine and fir, ascend towards the jagged, snow-dusted peaks that pierce the vast Montana sky. Crystal-clear rivers, fed by ancient glaciers, tumble and churn through narrow valleys, their ceaseless murmur a constant soundtrack to this wild and untamed country. The air here carries a crispness, especially in the early morning, a bracing tonic that awakens the senses, while the late afternoon sun casts long, amber shadows that stretch and deepen across the terrain, imbuing the scene with a profound sense of peace. The spirit of Glacier Colony is one forged in resilience and a deep connection to the land. Its history is whispered in the weathered timbers of old homesteads and echoed in the enduring traditions of its people, many of whom trace their lineage back to pioneers who sought fortune and a new life amidst these formidable mountains. The local economy, once driven by the rugged pursuits of logging and mining, has gracefully evolved, now finding strength in the burgeoning tourism industry that draws visitors eager to explore the nearby national park. This influx of life has brought a gentle vibrancy, a quiet hum of activity that complements the inherent stillness of Glacier Colony, a place where the grandeur of nature continues to shape the character of its inhabitants.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glacier Colony, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.832768, -112.21894. 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 Glacier Colony and Glacier County.

Detailed location data for Glacier Colony includes the ZIP code (59427), telephone area code (406), county seat of Glacier County (Cut Bank), and school district assignment (Cut Bank 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 Glacier Colony is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.