Hidden Lake Colony Montana Map

About Hidden Lake Colony, Montana

Hidden Lake Colony is a locality in Glacier County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 32. The population density is 3.2 people per km². Hidden Lake Colony is located at 48.5908°N, 112.5926°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59427.

Hidden Lake Colony exists as a sparse scattering of cabins and homesteads against the grander stage of Glacier County's rugged embrace. It lies 83.5 miles east-north-east of Kalispell, MT (from Kalispell, MT: bearing 70°T), and is situated 19.1 miles east of North Browning. The land here is a testament to glacial sculpting, a terrain of sharp peaks softened by slopes that bleed into subalpine meadows, where the air carries the crisp scent of pine and the distant murmur of unseen creeks. In the late afternoon, the light possesses a particular quality, a softened gold that washes over the weathered wood of the buildings and glints off the dark, still surface of the lake from which the colony draws its name, hinting at a profound solitude. The history of Hidden Lake Colony is intertwined with the arduous pursuit of livelihoods from a demanding landscape. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of timber and a secluded existence, established a tenuous foothold, their economy once tethered to the extraction of natural resources. Now, while echoes of that past linger in the quiet diligence of its inhabitants, a subtle shift is palpable, with a growing appreciation for the raw beauty that defines Hidden Lake Colony, attracting those who seek a more elemental connection to the wild Montana sky and the ancient rhythms of the earth.

About This Hidden Lake Colony Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hidden Lake Colony, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.590813, -112.592564. 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 Hidden Lake Colony and Glacier County.

Detailed location data for Hidden Lake Colony includes the ZIP code (59427), telephone area code (406), county seat of Glacier County (Cut Bank), and school district assignment (Cut Bank Elementary 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 Hidden Lake Colony is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.