Where is Glasgow, Montana, USA?

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Where is Glasgow Located? - Glasgow is a city located in the Valley County of Montana, United States. Glasgow lies between 42.0624646 Degrees North latitudes and 104.1843942 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Glasgow, Montana

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Where is Glasgow?: The Google Map showing the location of Glasgow in the U.S. state of Montana.

Where is Glasgow Located?

Glasgow is a city located in the Valley County of Montana, United States. Glasgow lies between 42.0624646 Degrees North latitudes and 104.1843942 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Glasgow city is 3202 people and the city has a total area of 1.4 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Glasgow, Montana Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGlasgow
CountyValley County
StateMontana
State CapitalHelena
US RegionWestern United States
Latitude48.1958°N
Longitude106.6368°W
Elevation2,096 ft (639 m)
Land Area1.99 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area1.99 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)3,364 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 1,690
ZIP Codes59230
Area Code406
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7)
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code30-31150
Congressional DistrictMontana's 2nd Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Glasgow, Montana

  • Fort Peck, Montana — 18 mi Southeast
  • Hinsdale, Montana — 27 mi Northwest
  • Wolf Point, Montana — 60 mi Northeast
  • Malta, Montana — 75 mi West
  • Circle, Montana — 80 mi South
  • Scobey, Montana — 100 mi Northeast
  • Sidney, Montana — 150 mi Southeast
  • Lewistown, Montana — 190 mi Southwest
  • Billings, Montana — 240 mi Southwest
  • Great Falls, Montana — 250 mi West

Driving Distances from Glasgow, Montana

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Fort PeckMontana1825 minutes
HinsdaleMontana2735 minutes
Wolf PointMontana601 hour
MaltaMontana751 hour 15 minutes
CircleMontana801 hour 25 minutes
ScobeyMontana1001 hour 45 minutes
SidneyMontana1502 hours 30 minutes
LewistownMontana1903 hours 15 minutes
BillingsMontana2404 hours
Great FallsMontana2504 hours 15 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Glasgow, Montana

TransportationDetails
Airport NameGlasgow-Valley County Airport
IATA CodeGGW
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 2, Montana Highway 24
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak Empire Builder service available at Glasgow Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceLocal community transportation services
  • U.S. Route 2 - Major east-west highway connecting Glasgow with eastern Montana, North Dakota, and western communities.
  • Montana Highway 24 - Regional highway providing access to Fort Peck and surrounding areas.

What are top Places to Visit in Glasgow, Montana

Landmark NameType
Fort Peck LakeReservoir
Fort Peck Interpretive Center and MuseumMuseum
Fort Peck State ParkState Park
Valley County Pioneer MuseumMuseum
Children's Museum of Northeast MontanaMuseum
H.B. Reynolds ParkPark
Fort Peck National Wildlife RefugeWildlife Area
Charles M. Russell National Wildlife RefugeWildlife Area
Milk RiverNatural Attraction
Downstream CampgroundRecreation Area

Colleges and Universities in Glasgow, Montana

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Fort Peck Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeNative American education and workforce programs
Montana State University - NorthernPublicUniversityTechnical and applied sciences programs
Montana State UniversityPublicUniversityResearch and academic programs
University of MontanaPublicUniversityLiberal arts and research programs
Glasgow School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Glasgow, Montana

Fort Peck Lake, Milk River, Missouri River, Big Dry Creek, Duck Creek, Glasgow Reservoir, Hell Creek, Musselshell River

Golf Courses in Glasgow, Montana

Airport Golf Course, Fort Peck Golf Course, Poplar Golf Course, Wolf Point Golf Club

Glasgow, Montana — Key Historical Facts

  • Glasgow was established in 1887 as a railroad town along the Great Northern Railway route across northeastern Montana.
  • The city was named after Glasgow, Scotland, by railroad officials during the expansion of the railway system.
  • Glasgow became an important agricultural and transportation center serving the surrounding Missouri River Valley region.
  • The construction of Fort Peck Dam during the 1930s brought major economic activity and population growth to the area.
  • Today, Glasgow serves as a regional center for agriculture, transportation, education, and outdoor recreation in northeastern Montana.

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