Explore Havre, Montana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Havre |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Hill County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 48.541911 |
| Longitude | -109.677956 |
| Population | 9,362 |
| Density | 974.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 59501 |
| Area Code | 406 |
| County Seat | Havre |
| School District | Havre Elementary School District |
Havre commands a vast expanse of high plains where the horizon stretches into an infinite, pale blue distance. It lies 104.1 miles northeast of Great Falls, MT (from Great Falls, MT: bearing 45°T), and is situated 100.0 miles northeast of Malmstrom AFB. Bullhook Creek carves a winding path through the local terrain, offering a modest ribbon of movement across the dry earth. Sands Lake sits quietly just a short distance away, reflecting the immense sky that defines this high-altitude country. While the Rocky Mountains remain a distant, jagged silhouette on the western edge of the world, the immediate land is defined by the subtle, rhythmic rise of open prairie. Harroum Coulee adds a deeper texture to the surrounding topography, grounding the landscape in a quiet, enduring permanence.
Havre emerged as a vital node for the Great Northern Railway, transforming from a simple supply point into a hub for transcontinental trade. The local economy remains deeply tethered to the rhythm of agriculture and the movement of freight across the northern plains. Generations of laborers built their lives around the iron rails, establishing a culture of resilience that persists in the grain elevators and wide, utilitarian streets. Wheat fields dominate the surrounding acreage, swaying under the relentless wind that defines the harvest season. Industrial activity here is sparse but essential, focused on the processing of raw materials that sustain the regional livelihood.
Havre maintains an understated character, shaped by the hard-won independence of those who choose to live beneath such an expansive sky. Us Bank Park serves as a central gathering space where the community gathers to watch the seasons shift against the backdrop of the plains. The town honors its heritage through the preservation of the Havre Beneath the Streets, an underground network that whispers of the rougher, earlier days of settlement. While the region is not typically associated with celebrity, notable individuals like the influential author James Welch have contributed to the cultural depth of the larger Montana experience. Daily life follows a steady, predictable cadence, marked by the changing light that transforms the prairie from a muted gray at dawn to a vibrant gold by late afternoon.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Havre, Montana. Coordinates: 48.541911, -109.677956. 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 Havre includes the ZIP code (59501), telephone area code (406), county seat of Hill County (Havre), and school district assignment (Havre Elementary 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. |