Glacier County

Glacier County is a northern Montana county with Cut Bank as its administrative hub located along Cut Bank Creek. The county contains farmland and small communities near the Rocky Mountain Front.

The county emerged following the Great Northern Railway's arrival in the late 1800s, which opened the region for economic growth. This rail connection enabled communities to develop and supported trade in grain and livestock.

The area maintains close ties with the Blackfeet, whose reservation lies to the west and shapes local traditions. This proximity influences crafts, celebrations, and how people from both communities interact in daily life.

The area is accessible via major highways and offers basic services in main towns. Long, cold winters require winter driving precautions for safe travel.

Cut Bank regularly records some of the coldest winter temperatures in the continental United States. This distinction has earned the town a reputation for extreme cold and shapes how residents and visitors plan seasonal activities.

Location: Montana

Inception: 1919

Capital city: Cut Bank

Shares border with: Cardston County, Flathead County, Pondera County, Toole County, Regional District of East Kootenay, Improvement District No. 4, County of Warner No. 5

Website: http://glaciercountymt.org

GPS coordinates: 48.70000,-113.02000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:05