Glasgow Montana Map
Glasgow, 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 Glasgow, Valley County.
Interactive Map of Glasgow, Montana
| City | Glasgow |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Valley |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 48.196964 |
| Longitude | -106.636713 |
| Population | 3,190 |
| Density | 878.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Glasgow, Montana
Glasgow is a locality in Valley County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,190. The population density is 878.7 people per km². Glasgow is located at 48.1970°N, 106.6367°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59230.
Glasgow, Montana, unfolds onto a vast canvas of prairie, where the sky seems to stretch infinitely in every direction, a boundless blue dome that hums with a quiet, immense power. It lies 139.1 miles west of Williston, ND (from Williston, ND: bearing 273°T), and is situated 46.5 miles west of Wolf Point. The land itself is a study in subtle gradients, a sweep of tawny grasses and hardy sagebrush that rolls toward distant, hazy horizons, broken only by the occasional cottonwood grove clinging to the banks of the Milk River. In the late afternoon, the sun casts long, dramatic shadows, painting the landscape in hues of ochre and burnt sienna, and the air, crisp and clean, carries the scent of dry earth and wild herbs. The buildings of Glasgow are sturdy and practical, their facades weathered by sun and wind, reflecting the resilient spirit of the people who call this place home. The story of Glasgow is deeply entwined with the railroads that once thundered through this open country, a vital artery that brought settlers and commerce to this remote corner of the American West. It grew from a railroad town, its economy once fueled by the needs of the Great Northern Railway and later by the strategic importance of the Glasgow Army Air Base during World War II. Today, the agricultural heartbeat of the surrounding region is palpable, with ranches and farms dotting the landscape, their livelihoods tied to the cycles of rain and sun. While the grand military structures have largely faded, remnants of that era, like the vast, empty fields that once served as runways, still hold a ghostly presence, a quiet testament to a chapter of booming activity. The Milk River, a ribbon of silver threading through the prairie, remains a source of life and a gentle reminder of the enduring natural forces that shape Glasgow.
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About This Glasgow Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Glasgow, 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 Glasgow and Valley County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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. |
