Fort Macleod, Historical settlement in southern Alberta, Canada
The town stretches across 22.54 square kilometers of land at an elevation of 945 meters, intersecting Highway 2 and Highway 3 near the Oldman River.
The North West Mounted Police established Fort Macleod in 1874 as their first western settlement, constructing barracks and facilities covering 70 meters by 70 meters.
The region holds strong connections to Indigenous heritage, with the Blackfoot, Blood, and Peigan nations maintaining deep historical and present-day ties to the area.
The Fort Macleod Gazette newspaper serves the local population of 3,297 residents, providing weekly updates on community events and regional developments.
The town's preserved historic architecture has attracted numerous film productions, including major motion pictures Brokeback Mountain, Interstellar, and Ghostbusters: Afterlife.
Location: Alberta
Elevation above the sea: 945 m
Shares border with: Cowley
Website: https://fortmacleod.com
GPS coordinates: 49.72558,-113.39753
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:16
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