Cut Bank Montana
Named for the gorge carved by Cut Bank Creek, the city of Cut Bank is located on a broad plain within sight of gently rolling hills, and a backdrop of the Rocky Mountains only 50 miles to the west. Cut Bank is the county seat of Glacier County and is the 21st largest city in Montana. The city is 47 miles east of Glacier Park on U.S. Highway 2, 24 miles west of the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and Interstate 15, and 40 miles south of the Canadian Border. more info
Initially, the town was located on the west side of the river (opposite its present day location). Early day Cut Bank consisted of a post office, the depot and three small buildings. When the Great Northern Railway moved the depot to the east side of the river the town followed, finally establishing itself at its present location.
Cut Bank boomed with the discovery of oil in the 1920s. The population in 1930 stood at 845. The city reached its population base of nearly 4,000 in the 1980s, and remains at that level today.
During the winter months, Cut Bank, Montana, has recorded the lowest reported temperature in the country. But low humidity keeps the local residents from feeling the cold's full bitterness; plus, the much cherished Chinook winds, which frequent the area during January and February, bring a spring-like break from winter chills.
The areas surrounding Cut Bank are some of the best hunting regions in Montana. In the fall, hunters will find abundant deer, elk, antelope, game birds; and with special permits, mountain sheep, bighorn sheep, and moose. In the spring, the hunting interest is mainly black bears.
Great fishing is a matter of fact here in Montana and Cut Bank is no exception. Trout of all varieties are the mainstay, but there're are also walleye, bass, and pike to name. You can fly, spin, or ice fish in a variety of lakes, rivers and streams. Fishing is allowed year round, with a few exceptions due to seasonal regulations and water conditions.
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