Belknap
A community guide to Belknap in Montana, the United States.
- Population
- 158 residents
- Region
- Montana
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 47.6622, -115.4088
History
The history of Belknap is bound up with the broader story of Montana. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Belknap has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Community and amenities
Belknap offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Montana: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Belknap's residents. Visitors passing through Belknap encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Overview
Belknap is a populated place in Montana, the United States. The community supports 158 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Montana. Its position within the broader regional network gives Belknap a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Belknap sits at approximate coordinates 47.6622 latitude and -115.4088 longitude within Montana. The terrain and natural features around Belknap reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Montana road network providing the principal routes in and out.