Explore Kalispell, Montana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Kalispell |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Flathead County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 48.216152 |
| Longitude | -114.327645 |
| Population | 24,558 |
| Density | 763.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 59901, 59903, 59904 |
| Area Code | 406 |
| County Seat | Kalispell |
| School District | Flathead High School District |
Kalispell holds a position of quiet prominence amidst the expansive, open reaches of the northern landscape. It lies 92.7 miles north of Missoula, MT (from Missoula, MT: bearing 351°T), and is situated 2.7 miles southwest of Evergreen. The town sprawls across a broad, elevated basin that holds the cool, thin air of the interior, with the distant, jagged silhouette of the Rocky Mountains visible on the far horizon. Nearby, the water of Spring Creek moves with a steady, deliberate pace through the lower fields, while the still surface of Lower Foy Lake offers a reflective glass to the sky. Beyond the immediate development, Smith Valley stretches out in a patchwork of cultivated earth and wild grasses that turn to deep ochre as the sun dips low. The light here has a sharp, clarifying quality, sharpening the edges of every fence line and barn against the darkening expanse of the high plains.
Kalispell emerged from the ambitions of rail expansion, growing into a hub that served the timber and agricultural needs of the surrounding territory. The local economy maintains a tether to these historical roots while adapting to the demands of modern commerce and regional logistics. Sawmills and regional manufacturing centers once defined the rhythm of the workweek, leaving behind a legacy of industry that still influences the character of the streets. Today, the commercial vitality of Kalispell relies on a blend of service industries and trade that sustain the scattered settlements across the vast distances between neighbors. The labor of the people here remains connected to the land, reflecting a stoic endurance that has persisted through cycles of economic change.
Kalispell fosters a cultural identity defined by self-reliance and an appreciation for the stark, open scale of the region. Depot Park serves as a central gathering point, where the history of iron and steam remains preserved in the physical layout of the public space. The pace of life favors a measured pace, where social connections are built on steady, long-term familiarity rather than fleeting trends. Notable residents have included the actor John Gries, who spent his formative years in the region, bringing a measure of national recognition to the local spirit. Visitors often find that the town rewards those who look past the surface to notice the subtle interplay of shadow and light across the prairie as the day draws to a close.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kalispell, Montana. Coordinates: 48.216152, -114.327645. 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 Kalispell includes the ZIP code (59901, 59903, 59904), telephone area code (406), county seat of Flathead County (Kalispell), and school district assignment (Flathead High 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. |