Helena Flats Montana Map
Helena Flats, 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 Helena Flats, Flathead County.
Interactive Map of Helena Flats, Montana
| City | Helena Flats |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Flathead |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 48.2863 |
| Longitude | -114.2369 |
| Population | 857 |
| Density | 46.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Helena Flats, Montana
Helena Flats is a locality in Flathead County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 857. The population density is 46.4 people per km². Helena Flats is located at 48.2863°N, 114.2369°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59901.
Helena Flats lies in a broad, sun-drenched valley where the Flathead River, a ribbon of glacial meltwater, lazily unwinds its way towards the horizon. It lies 7.2 miles north-north-east of Kalispell, MT (from Kalispell, MT: bearing 29°T), and is situated 4.6 miles north-north-east of Evergreen. The land itself is a patchwork quilt of fertile fields, the rich soil a deep, dark loam that promises sustenance, interspersed with stands of cottonwood and willow that rustle their papery leaves in the prevailing breeze. Distant, snow-dusted peaks, the jagged teeth of the Rocky Mountains, form a permanent, awe-inspiring backdrop, their imposing presence softening as the afternoon light bleeds into hues of rose and gold, casting long shadows that stretch across the meadows. The air here carries the scent of newly turned earth in the spring, and the crisp, clean promise of frost in the autumn, a constant reminder of the raw, untamed beauty of this Montana expanse. The story of Helena Flats is one of hardy pioneers and the bounty of the land, a place where agriculture has always been the lifeblood, feeding families and communities for generations. Ranching and farming remain central to the local economy, with fields of grain and hay stretching as far as the eye can see, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first cultivated this fertile ground. The proximity of the Flathead River also brings its own gentle rhythm, offering opportunities for recreation and a vital water source for the thirsty earth. While not a place of grand historical monuments, the quiet persistence of its agricultural heritage, the weathered barns and fences that dot the landscape, speak volumes of a history deeply rooted in the soil and the relentless pursuit of a life lived close to nature.
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About This Helena Flats Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Helena Flats, 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 Helena Flats and Flathead County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Helena Flats 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 Helena Flats 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. |
