Monarch Montana Map

About Monarch, Montana

Monarch is a locality in Cascade County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 22. The population density is 11.1 people per km². Monarch is located at 47.0983°N, 110.8386°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59463.

Monarch rests in a wide basin, a broad sweep of Montana sky arching overhead, the land unfurling in golden grasses that catch the sun’s westward slant. It lies 35.2 miles south-east of Great Falls, MT (from Great Falls, MT: bearing 142°T), and is situated 20.3 miles south-south-east of Belt. The Judith River meanders, a silver thread through the ochre and sage, its banks softened by cottonwoods and willows that offer a dappled shade against the relentless sun. In the distance, the low-slung shoulders of the Moccasin Mountains rise, their slopes a mosaic of rock and scrub, their summits often softened by a dusting of snow even in the warmer months, a constant, quiet presence against the vastness. The air here carries the clean, dry scent of sun-baked earth and wild sage, a fragrance that shifts with the wind, sometimes hinting at distant pine forests. The history of Monarch is etched in the dust of its past, a story tied to the rich veins of copper that once pulsed beneath this very ground. The Great Northern Railway, a titan of its time, brought miners and their dreams to this remote corner, shaping the nascent community into a bustling hub of industry. Though the roar of the mine has long since faded, the legacy remains, a quiet hum beneath the surface of daily life. Now, the economy of Monarch leans towards the enduring strength of ranching and agriculture, the land yielding its bounty to those who understand its rhythms. Occasionally, the stark beauty of the surrounding landscape draws visitors, seeking the solace and raw, untamed spirit of this place.

About This Monarch Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monarch, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.098295, -110.838555. 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 Monarch and Cascade County.

Detailed location data for Monarch includes the ZIP code (59463), telephone area code (406), county seat of Cascade County (Great Falls), and school district assignment (Belt 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 Monarch is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.