Great Falls
A community guide to Great Falls in Montana, the United States.
- Population
- 60,442 residents
- Region
- Montana
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 47.5002, -111.3008
Geography and location
Great Falls sits at approximate coordinates 47.5002 latitude and -111.3008 longitude within Montana. The terrain and natural features around Great Falls 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.
Community and amenities
Great Falls 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 Great Falls's residents. Visitors passing through Great Falls encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Getting there
Reaching Great Falls typically involves the regional road network of Montana or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Great Falls to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Montana. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Great Falls.