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Great Falls Montana Map

Explore Great Falls, Montana, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Great Falls, Montana

How to Use This Great Falls, Montana Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Great Falls, Montana. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Montana or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Great Falls.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Great Falls
State	Montana (MT)
County	Cascade County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Latitude	47.500235
Longitude	-111.300808
Population	60,442
Density	1014.5 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	59405, 59404, 59401, 59403, 59406
Area Code	406
County Seat	Great Falls
School District	Great Falls Elementary School District

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About Great Falls, Montana

Great Falls is a locality in Cascade County, Montana, United States. It has a population of 60,442. The population density is 1014.5 people per km². Great Falls is located at 47.5002°N, 111.3008°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. Great Falls is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 59405, 59404, 59401.

Great Falls occupies a vast, open expanse where the high plains meet the infinite sky, defined primarily by the powerful presence of the Missouri River. It lies 71.6 miles north-northeast of Helena, MT (from Helena, MT: bearing 29°T), and is situated 5.5 miles west of Malmstrom AFB. The landscape here is characterized by broad, sweeping horizons that seem to pull the light toward the earth, casting long, dramatic shadows as evening descends. While the distant, jagged silhouette of the Rocky Mountains haunts the western horizon, the immediate terrain remains defined by the river’s path and the quiet, dry earth of the surrounding prairie. Residents find a daily anchor in the accessible green space of Carter Park, a local sanctuary that grounds the neighborhood, while the nearby Watson Coulee offers a subtle, sunken variation in the otherwise expansive topography.

Exploration and settlement of Great Falls began with the recognition of the region's immense hydraulic potential, a natural force that promised to harness the energy of the rushing water. Early pioneers arrived with visions of industry, drawn by the same currents that had been witnessed by travelers long before, transforming the riverbanks into a hub of activity. The development of Great Falls emerged from this intersection of raw, untamed nature and the ambition of the industrial age, as planners sought to build a permanent presence in a land of such immense, unyielding distances. This history remains etched in the structural bones of the streets, reflecting a legacy of growth that was always tied to the movement of the water and the needs of the surrounding ranching lands.

Economic life in Great Falls thrives on a blend of industrial grit and the steady rhythm of regional commerce, supported by a network of infrastructure that channels the energy of the plains into productive use. The Missouri River continues to serve as a silent partner in these endeavors, providing the essential resources that sustain local operations and regional trade. Education plays a vital role in the social fabric, with institutions like the University of Providence and Great Falls College MSU shaping the minds of those who seek to advance the professional landscape. The daily pace is defined by this intersection of utility and intellect, where the reliability of infrastructure meets the aspirations of a population working within the challenging climate of the high plains.

Cultural life in Great Falls pulses with a specific energy, celebrating the rugged spirit of the region through events that bring neighbors together under the wide, seasonal canopy of the Montana sky. The community finds common ground in the excitement of local sports, while the arts and history are honored through landmarks that pay tribute to the explorers who first navigated this terrain. For those seeking quiet reflection, the waters of Black Horse Lake provide a serene counterpoint to the more active pursuits found throughout the year. The legacy of notable figures, such as the artist Charles M. Russell, continues to color the cultural identity of Great Falls, leaving a lasting impression of the interplay between the human hand and the wild, sweeping beauty of the open west.

Nearby Outdoor Places

The History Museum (Museum) — 0.2 mi, 261° W
American Music (Theatre) — 0.3 mi, 315° NW
Kid Russel & Monte (Public Artwork) — 0.4 mi, 347° N
QGallery Sixteen (Gallery) — 0.4 mi, 028° NE
Warden Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 182° S
Riverside Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 331° NW
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 065° NE
Cascade County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 0.9 mi, 066° NE
Highland South Park (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 159° S
A. Hooker's Gallery (Gallery) — 1.3 mi, 294° NW
Montana State Trust Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 1.7 mi, 196° S
Giant Springs State Park (State Park) — 2.2 mi, 056° NE
Grande Vista Park (Local Recreation) — 2.3 mi, 218° SW
Earle E Heikka Museum (Museum) — 2.4 mi, 282° W
Steamboat Island Scenic Overlook (Viewpoint) — 3.3 mi, 057° NE
Lewis & Clark National Forest (National Forest) — 3.4 mi, 055° NE · 1.9M acres
Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 8.2 mi, 006° N · 25k acres
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park (State Park) — 10.2 mi, 264° W
First Peoples Buffalo Jump SP (Monument) — 10.5 mi, 262° W
Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument (National Monument) — 35.9 mi, 054° NE · 507k acres
Kendra Jayne Romain (Monument) — 35.9 mi, 054° NE
Fort Benton City Hall (Monument) — 36.7 mi, 053° NE
High Water Mark (Attraction) — 36.7 mi, 053° NE
Rider Of The Purple Sage (Attraction) — 36.7 mi, 053° NE
John Mullan Trail Marker (Attraction) — 36.9 mi, 053° NE
Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea Memorial (Attraction) — 37.0 mi, 053° NE
Teton Antique Tractor & Steam Engines (Museum) — 46.0 mi, 298° NW
Stageline Pizza and Theater (Cinema) — 68.4 mi, 164° S

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