Map of Highwood CDP, Montana

Highwood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Chouteau County, Montana, United States. The population was 176 at the 2010 census.

Highwood CDP overview:
Name:	Highwood CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Montana
County:	Chouteau County
Elevation:	3,383 ft (1,031 m)
Total Area:	5.18 sq mi (13.41 km²)
Land Area:	5.18 sq mi (13.41 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	165
Population Density:	31.88/sq mi (12.31/km²)
ZIP code:	59450
Area code:	406
FIPS code:	3036250

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History

Highwood first had a post office in 1881, which closed and reopened a few times until 1886, since which it has remained open continuously. The community took its name from nearby Highwood Creek.

The valley was popularized in the 1962 movie Shoot Out at Big Sag, starring Walter Brennan.

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Geography

Highwood is located in southwestern Chouteau County. It is in the valley of the northwest flowing Highwood Creek, a tributary of the Missouri River, and Big Sag Creek. It is 29 miles (47 km) east of Great Falls and just northwest of the Highwood Mountains.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.5 square miles (11.6 km), all land.