Polson Montana Map
Polson, 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 Polson, Lake County.
Interactive Map of Polson, Montana
| City | Polson |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Lake |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 47.69355 |
| Longitude | -114.163172 |
| Population | 5,428 |
| Density | 458.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Polson, Montana
Polson is a locality in Lake County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,428. The population density is 458.5 people per km². Polson is located at 47.6936°N, 114.1632°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59860.
Polson unfolds at the southern tip of Flathead Lake, a vast expanse of sapphire water cradled by the imposing Mission Mountains to the east. It lies 35.4 miles south-south-east of Kalispell, MT (from Kalispell, MT: bearing 169°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-north-west of Pablo. The town itself sprawls across a gentle slope, its buildings a mix of weathered wood and more modern construction, all gazing westward towards the shimmering, often wind-whipped surface of the lake. The air here carries a distinct tang of pine and the cool, clean breath of fresh water, especially potent in the early morning when mist still clings to the lower slopes of the mountains, blurring the sharp edges of the peaks. The light often has a crystalline quality, particularly in the autumn, when the sun slants low, igniting the golden aspens and casting long, dramatic shadows across the valley floor. This place, Polson, has long been a nexus for the Salish people, who have fished its waters and hunted its surrounding lands for generations, their presence a deep, quiet hum beneath the surface of more recent history. The arrival of settlers in the late 19th century brought with it a burgeoning economy built on timber and agriculture, the fertile valley floor proving ideal for ranching and the cultivation of grains and fruit. Today, while the lumber mills still hum, the rhythm of Polson is increasingly set by the seasonal influx of tourists drawn to the lake's recreational allure – boating, fishing, and the simple pleasure of a sunset viewed from the shore. The Flathead Lake Monster, a creature of local legend, adds a touch of playful mystery to the town's character, a whisper of the unknown in a landscape so vast and seemingly knowable.
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About This Polson Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Polson, 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 Polson and Lake County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Polson 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 Polson 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. |
