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Flathead County, Montana

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Flathead County is the crown jewel of northwest Montana. Nature shows off big time here. Glacier National Park sits right on its doorstep, drawing folks from all over with its jagged peaks and icy blue lakes. The locals are a friendly bunch, always up for swapping stories over a cold beer.

Kalispell is the county seat and has got this cool mix of Old West vibe and modern amenities. Whitefish is a quirky mountain town. It’s the kind of place where you might see a guy walking his pet goat down Main Street. No joke. The county’s named after Flathead Native American tribe. Flathead Lake is huge. We’re talking about the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi.

Summers here are a dream, with long days perfect for hiking, fishing, or just lounging by the water. Winters? They’re not messing around. But that’s when the skiers and snowboarders take over, hitting the slopes at Whitefish Mountain Resort. And let’s not forget the wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for grizzlies, moose, and maybe even a mountain lion if you’re lucky (or unlucky, depending on how you look at it).

CategoryDetails
County NameFlathead County
County SeatKalispell
PopulationApproximately 115,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesKalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Bigfork, Lakeside, Hungry Horse
Interstates and HighwaysUS 2, US 93, MT 40
FIPS Code30-029
Total Area (Land and Water)5,256 square miles (Land: 5,088 sq mi, Water: 168 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Glacier County (East), Pondera County (East), Teton County (East), Lewis and Clark County (Southeast), Powell County (Southeast), Missoula County (Southeast), Lake County (South), Sanders County (Southwest), Lincoln County (West)
Time ZoneMountain Time Zone (MT)
StateMontana
Coordinates48.3417° N, 114.0626° W
EtymologyNamed after the Flathead Native American tribe
Major LandmarksGlacier National Park, Flathead Lake, Whitefish Mountain Resort, Hungry Horse Dam
WebsiteFlathead County Website

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