Glendive Montana Map

About Glendive, Montana

Glendive is a locality in Dawson County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,810. The population density is 536.9 people per km². Glendive is located at 47.1053°N, 104.7125°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59330.

Glendive unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of the Yellowstone River, its waters a shimmering ribbon against the vast Montana sky. It lies 88.2 miles south-west of Williston, ND (from Williston, ND: bearing 216°T), and is situated 1.8 miles east-south-east of West Glendive. The terrain rises and falls with a subtle grace, a rolling prairie giving way to the stark, beautiful badlands that paint the horizon with ochre and rust. Here, the air often carries the dry scent of sagebrush and sun-baked earth, a fragrance that seems to absorb the quiet hum of the natural world. Evenings descend with a particular clarity, the light catching the dust motes dancing in the fading sun, transforming ordinary scenes into moments of understated beauty. The character of Glendive is one of open spaces and a deep connection to the land, a place where the sky feels immense and the earth speaks in quiet, enduring tones. The story of Glendive is deeply entwined with the Yellowstone River, a lifeblood that has sustained settlement and commerce for generations. Its founding was tied to the arrival of the railroad, an iron artery that opened up this corner of Montana to trade and agriculture, establishing an economy built on ranching, farming, and the vital energy sector that continues to shape its present. The Makoshika State Park, a jewel of rugged badlands, lies just beyond Glendive's edge, offering a glimpse into the region's prehistoric past with its rich fossil beds, including the formidable Tyrannosaurus Rex. This deep history, from ancient inhabitants to the hardy pioneers, infuses the very ground, a testament to resilience and adaptation in a land that demands respect.

About This Glendive Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Glendive, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.10529, -104.71246. 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 Glendive and Dawson County.

Detailed location data for Glendive includes the ZIP code (59330), telephone area code (406), county seat of Dawson County (Glendive), and school district assignment (Dawson High 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 Glendive is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.