West Glendive, 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 West Glendive, Dawson County.
| City | West Glendive |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Dawson |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 47.110845 |
| Longitude | -104.749684 |
| Population | 2,121 |
| Density | 197.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
West Glendive is a locality in Dawson County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,121. The population density is 197.7 people per km². West Glendive is located at 47.1108°N, 104.7497°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59330.
West Glendive lies at the edge of a vast, rolling plain, where the muted greens of summer grasses give way to the ochre and rust of late autumn. It lies 88.9 miles south-west of Williston, ND (from Williston, ND: bearing 217°T), and is situated 1.8 miles west-north-west of Glendive. The Yellowstone River, a sinuous ribbon of muted silver, winds its way through the landscape, its banks fringed with cottonwoods whose leaves, in the right light, shimmer like a thousand tiny coins. The air here carries the scent of dry earth and distant pine, a clean, sharp fragrance that speaks of wide-open spaces. The sky above West Glendive is a canvas of ever-changing moods, from the fierce blue of a high noon sun to the bruised purples and oranges of a prairie sunset, each one a spectacle that dwarfs the human endeavor below. The history of West Glendive is etched into the very character of its economy, rooted deeply in the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of those who first sought to cultivate it. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood, with ranches and farms spreading across the horizon, their bounty a testament to resilience against the often-harsh climate. More recently, the discovery of valuable mineral deposits has brought a new pulse to the region, altering the rhythm of everyday life, drawing a different kind of energy to the area. The Yellowstone River, a constant presence, has always been more than just a geographical feature; it has been a source of sustenance, a pathway for travel, and a silent witness to the unfolding narrative of West Glendive.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of West Glendive, 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 West Glendive and Dawson County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for West Glendive 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 West Glendive 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. |