Vaughn Montana Map

About Vaughn, Montana

Vaughn is a locality in Cascade County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,002. The population density is 104.8 people per km². Vaughn is located at 47.5605°N, 111.5458°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59404.

Vaughn sits where the vast Montana sky meets the textured earth, a place defined by the broad sweep of open country and the subtle contours of rolling hills. It lies 12.2 miles west-north-west of Great Falls, MT (from Great Falls, MT: bearing 290°T), and is situated 3.4 miles west-north-west of Sun Prairie. The air here carries the scent of dry grass and distant pine, a clean, crisp breath that speaks of wide-open spaces and a profound quiet. Sunlight, when it falls, paints the landscape in broad strokes of ochre and gold, highlighting the sparse vegetation and the enduring strength of the land. The few structures that comprise Vaughn seem to emerge organically from this setting, their forms softened by the relentless wind and the passage of seasons. Historically, Vaughn’s existence is tied to the rhythm of the land and the ambition of those who sought to harness its potential. The railroad, a lifeline across these expansive plains, played a significant role in its early development, bringing people and commerce to this relatively isolated corner of Cascade County. The local economy, once perhaps more robust with agricultural pursuits and the demands of a growing nation, now reflects a quieter, more resilient spirit, where the enduring nature of ranching and the steadfastness of its inhabitants form the bedrock. Vaughn’s character is not one of bustling activity, but of a deep, quiet contemplation, a place where the grandeur of the surrounding landscape is not just seen, but felt.

About This Vaughn Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vaughn, Montana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.560513, -111.545808. 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 Vaughn and Cascade County.

Detailed location data for Vaughn includes the ZIP code (59487), telephone area code (406), county seat of Cascade County (Great Falls), and school district assignment (Vaughn 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 Vaughn is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.