Sun River Montana Map
Sun River, 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 Sun River, Cascade County.
Interactive Map of Sun River, Montana
| City | Sun River |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Cascade |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 47.533287 |
| Longitude | -111.721372 |
| Population | 72 |
| Density | 12.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Sun River, Montana
Sun River is a locality in Cascade County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 72. The population density is 12.9 people per km². Sun River is located at 47.5333°N, 111.7214°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59483.
Sun River rests in the broad embrace of Montana's Cascade County, where the land unfurls in a panorama of rolling plains and distant, rugged mountains. It lies 19.8 miles west of Great Falls, MT (from Great Falls, MT: bearing 277°T), and is situated 8.4 miles west-south-west of Vaughn. The air here carries the scent of dry grasses and the faint, mineral tang of the earth, especially potent in the late afternoon when the sun bleeds a honeyed light across the vast, open sky. Cottonwood trees, their leaves rustling like whispered secrets, line the banks of the waterway that gives Sun River its name, a silver thread stitching through the golden expanse. The terrain, shaped by ancient forces, offers a stark beauty, a testament to the raw power of nature that persists even as human endeavors leave their mark. The history of Sun River is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of its fertile valley, a legacy that continues to define its economy. Ranching and farming have long been the lifeblood, with cattle grazing on the expansive pastures and crops yielding under the generous summer sun. This is a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather a quiet undercurrent shaping the present. The nearby mountains, their peaks often dusted with snow even in the warmer months, whisper tales of prospectors and homesteaders who once sought fortune and a new beginning. The rhythm of life in Sun River, while grounded in the traditions of the land, moves with a steady, unhurried grace, a reflection of the enduring spirit of the people who call this corner of Montana home.
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About This Sun River Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Sun River, 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 Sun River and Cascade County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Sun River 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 Sun River 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. |
