Saint Mary Montana Map

About Saint Mary, Montana

Saint Mary is a locality in Glacier County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 193. The population density is 107.2 people per km². Saint Mary is located at 48.7439°N, 113.4295°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59417.

Saint Mary, Montana, unfolds as a grand stage where the jagged peaks of the Rocky Mountains rise like ancient titans against a canvas of boundless sky. It lies 55.4 miles north-east of Kalispell, MT (from Kalispell, MT: bearing 47°T), and is situated 22.6 miles west-north-west of North Browning. Here, the landscape is a symphony of raw, untamed beauty, a place where alpine meadows, carpeted with wildflowers in the fleeting summer months, give way to the stark, imposing grandeur of glaciated valleys. The air itself carries a crispness, a clean scent of pine and damp earth that invigorates the senses, particularly as the sun begins its descent, casting long, purple shadows across the immense, silent expanses. The Saint Mary River, a ribbon of glacial meltwater, snakes through the terrain, its turquoise hue a startling contrast to the muted greens and greys of the surrounding slopes, a constant murmur in the otherwise profound quietude of this wild country. This region's history is deeply intertwined with the enduring allure of Glacier National Park, a sanctuary for those seeking solace and adventure in nature’s embrace. The establishment of the park in the early 20th century marked a turning point for Saint Mary, transforming it from a remote outpost to a gateway for explorers and nature enthusiasts from across the globe. The local economy, though modest, thrives on this influx, with tourism serving as its lifeblood, supporting services that cater to hikers, anglers, and sightseers drawn to the dramatic vistas and the promise of encountering wildlife in its natural habitat. The iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road, a marvel of engineering that traverses the park's heart, passes directly through Saint Mary, making it a crucial nexus for visitors who come to witness the breathtaking panoramas and to experience the enduring spirit of the American West, a spirit forged in the crucible of this magnificent, rugged land.

About This Saint Mary Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Saint Mary, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.743866, -113.429546. 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 Saint Mary and Glacier County.

Detailed location data for Saint Mary includes the ZIP code (59417), telephone area code (406), county seat of Glacier County (Cut Bank), and school district assignment. 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 Saint Mary is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.