Polebridge Montana Map

About Polebridge, Montana

Polebridge is a locality in Flathead County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 14. The population density is 7.7 people per km². Polebridge is located at 48.7652°N, 114.2851°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59928.

Polebridge lies at the edge of a wilder world, a collection of buildings clinging to the north fork of the Flathead River. It lies 39.4 miles north of Kalispell, MT (from Kalispell, MT: bearing 2°T), and is situated 24.6 miles north of Whitefish. The landscape here is a study in rugged grandeur, where the dense evergreen forests of the northern Rockies press close, their dark spires reaching towards skies that can shift from brilliant blue to bruised, storm-laden grey in a matter of hours. The air, especially in the mornings, carries a crisp, pine-scented coolness, a testament to the elevation and the proximity of the vast wilderness. The river itself, a ribbon of glacial meltwater, rushes past with a constant, murmuring sound, its surface often catching the sunlight in a thousand fleeting diamonds. The terrain is marked by steep slopes and deep valleys, the remnants of ancient glaciers that carved this dramatic scenery, and the occasional clearing feels like a welcome, sun-drenched breath amidst the imposing trees. The history of Polebridge is as untamed as its surroundings, born from the logging and mining booms that once swept through this remote corner of Montana. Its early days were defined by hardy souls seeking fortune in the dense timber and the mineral-rich earth, a spirit that still seems to linger in the stoic resilience of its present-day inhabitants. The local economy, while no longer dominated by heavy industry, still draws strength from the land, with a small but vibrant tourism sector catering to those drawn by the gateway to Glacier National Park. The iconic Polebridge Mercantile, a general store that has served as the community's heart for generations, is a landmark in itself, its weathered wood and broad porch evoking a sense of enduring simplicity. Life here unfolds at a different tempo, dictated more by the changing seasons and the needs of the wilderness than by the incessant demands of the outside world, a gentle, unhurried rhythm that allows the profound beauty of the place to seep into one's bones.

About This Polebridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Polebridge, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.765248, -114.285137. 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 Polebridge and Flathead County.

Detailed location data for Polebridge includes the ZIP code (59928), telephone area code (406), county seat of Flathead County (Kalispell), and school district assignment (Columbia Falls 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 Polebridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.