Starr School Montana Map

About Starr School, Montana

Starr School is a locality in Glacier County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 235. The population density is 20.7 people per km². Starr School is located at 48.5891°N, 113.1406°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59417.

Starr School rests in a wide valley where the earth begins its patient, upward climb toward the soaring peaks of Glacier County. It lies 60.3 miles east-north-east of Kalispell, MT (from Kalispell, MT: bearing 63°T), and is situated 6.1 miles west-north-west of North Browning. The land here is a mosaic of golden grasses, rippling under a sky that often stretches to an impossibly vast blue, broken only by the distant, snow-dusted crowns of mountains. Cottonwood trees, their leaves a vibrant green against the rugged backdrop, line the gentle curves of the Marias River, its water a cool, clear ribbon reflecting the immense, ever-changing light of the Montana day. The air itself carries the scent of pine needles warmed by the sun and the faint, earthy perfume of damp soil, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides. The history of Starr School is inextricably linked to the cycles of agriculture and the hardy spirit of those who sought a life here. Ranching remains a cornerstone of the local economy, with cattle grazing on vast ranches that have been passed down through generations, their fences tracing the undulations of the land like ancient scars. The rhythm of life in Starr School is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the livestock, a quiet testament to a way of living that values endurance and self-reliance. While not a place of grand monuments, the simple, sturdy buildings and the open fields hold a profound beauty, a quiet strength that resonates with the enduring character of the land.

About This Starr School Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Starr School, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.58914, -113.140647. 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 Starr School and Glacier County.

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