Whitefish Montana Map
Whitefish, 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 Whitefish, Flathead County.
Interactive Map of Whitefish, Montana
| City | Whitefish |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| County | Flathead |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| Latitude | 48.411076 |
| Longitude | -114.337633 |
| Population | 8,749 |
| Density | 443.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish is a locality in Flathead County, Montana, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,749. The population density is 443.7 people per km². Whitefish is located at 48.4111°N, 114.3376°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 59937.
Whitefish unfolds with a bracing clarity, a town cradled by the immense, blue-shadowed shoulders of the Rocky Mountains. It lies 14.9 miles north of Kalispell, MT (from Kalispell, MT: bearing 356°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-north-west of Columbia Falls. The air here, crisp and carrying the scent of pine needles and distant snowmelt, invigorates the lungs with each inhalation. To the north, the mighty Flathead River, a ribbon of glacial meltwater, snakes its way through the valley, its surface catching the sharp, clear Montana sunlight. The landscape is a study in contrasts: the rugged, timbered slopes of the surrounding peaks give way to the more gentle, open terrain of the valley floor, where meadows carpeted in wildflowers bloom in the brief, vibrant summer. The very light seems to possess a crystalline quality, especially as the sun begins its descent, bathing the western horizons in hues of rose and gold that paint the snow-capped summits in breathtaking detail. The story of Whitefish is intrinsically linked to the arrival of the Great Northern Railway in the early 20th century, a steel artery that brought with it miners, loggers, and homesteaders drawn by the promise of this wild, fertile land. Its economy, once heavily reliant on timber and railway operations, has diversified, embracing tourism as a primary driver, with Whitefish Mountain Resort drawing skiers in the winter and hikers and bikers in the warmer months. This influx of visitors has shaped the character of Whitefish, fostering a lively, yet unhurried, spirit that balances outdoor adventure with a sophisticated culinary scene and a burgeoning arts community. The historic downtown, with its charming brick buildings and independent shops, still echoes with the whispers of its frontier past, a testament to the resilience and enduring appeal of this mountain haven.
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About This Whitefish Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Whitefish, 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 Whitefish and Flathead County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Whitefish 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 Whitefish 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. |
