Three Forks, Flathead County
Three Forks, 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 Three Forks, Flathead County.
| City | Three Forks |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Flathead |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 48.113566 |
| Longitude | -113.308696 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Three Forks is a locality in Flathead County, Montana, United States. Three Forks is located at 48.1136°N, 113.3087°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59752.0.
Three Forks rests at the confluence where the Jocko, Mission, and Little Bitterroot rivers meet, a landscape sculpted by the patient hand of water and wind. It lies 46.6 miles east of Kalispell, MT (from Kalispell, MT: bearing 97°T), and is situated 24.7 miles west-south-west of Heart Butte. The valley floor, a fertile cradle, unfurls towards distant, jagged peaks that pierce the vast Montana sky, their snow-capped crowns catching the sun in a dazzling, almost holy, brilliance. Here, the air itself seems to possess a peculiar stillness, a quiet reverence that settles over the land, broken only by the sigh of the wind through the sparse, hardy pines and the distant lowing of cattle. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, transmutes the ordinary into something extraordinary, painting the rolling hills in hues of ochre and rose, a transient beauty that speaks of enduring forces. The story of Three Forks is one of enduring connection to the land, a history rooted in the bounty of its rivers and the promise of fertile soil. For generations, this valley has sustained a way of life tied to agriculture, the steady rhythm of planting and harvest dictating the pulse of the community. While the echoes of early homesteaders and the rugged spirit of the frontier still resonate, the local economy today draws strength from a blend of ranching, small businesses, and a growing appreciation for the natural wonders that surround Three Forks. The nearby wilderness areas, with their untamed beauty and opportunities for exploration, draw visitors seeking solace and adventure, adding another layer to the character of this enduring Montana locale.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Three Forks, 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 Three Forks and Flathead County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Three Forks 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 Three Forks 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. |