Valier Montana Map

About Valier, Montana

Valier is a locality in Pondera County, Montana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 573. The population density is 279.3 people per km². Valier is located at 48.3078°N, 112.2498°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59486.

Valier lies at the edge of a vast prairie, where the land rolls out like an endless, sun-bleached canvas under a sky that seems to stretch into forever. It lies 71.0 miles north-west of Great Falls, MT (from Great Falls, MT: bearing 322°T), and is situated 16.9 miles north-west of Conrad. The air here has a crispness, carrying the scent of dry grasses and the distant, earthy aroma of livestock. Low-slung buildings, painted in muted tones that blend with the surrounding landscape, line a main street that feels as wide as the horizon itself. A sense of quiet persistence emanates from Valier, a place where the elements are not so much endured as understood, where the wind is a constant companion and the light, especially as it softens into evening, casts long, dramatic shadows across the open country. The story of Valier is deeply intertwined with the railroads and the agricultural bounty of Pondera County, a place that once pulsed with the promise of wheat and cattle. This was a hub for those who worked the land, a place where the economy was as robust and dependable as the fertile soil. Today, while the echoes of those busier times may linger, Valier retains a character of resilient self-sufficiency, a testament to generations who have found their livelihood and built their lives on this expansive Montana plain. It’s a place where the vastness of the landscape shapes the spirit of its people, fostering a grounded pragmatism and a deep appreciation for the open sky.

About This Valier Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Valier, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.307754, -112.24976. 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 Valier and Pondera County.

Detailed location data for Valier includes the ZIP code (59486), telephone area code (406), county seat of Pondera County (Conrad), and school district assignment (Valier 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 Valier is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.