Fort Shaw, MT
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- 3,505 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Tucked into the scenic Sun River Valley about 25 miles west of Great Falls, Fort Shaw is a quiet rural community with deep Montana roots. Life here centers around wide-open spaces, mountain views, and the Sun River flowing just north of town along Highway 200. Originally founded as a frontier military post in the 1860s, the area has a storied past, notably home to the legendary Fort Shaw girls' basketball team that took the 1904 World's Fair by storm. Today, with its own local elementary school and tight-knit neighborhood feel, Fort Shaw offers a peaceful country setting within an easy commute of city amenities.
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