A cutbank, also known as a river cliff, is an erosion feature of streams. They are shaped much like a small cliff, and are formed by the erosion of soil as the stream collides with the river bank. Because they are typically nearly vertical cutbank water damage often expose the roots of nearby plant life. During periods of high rainfall and higher-than average water levels, trees and poorly placed buildings can fall into the stream due to mass wasting. Not only are cut banks steep and unstable, they are also the area of a stream where the water is flowing the fastest and the deepest, making them rather dangerous.

This is probably where Cut Bank, Montana got its name. It is famous for gorge geographical features that formed canyon-like along the Cut Bank Creek. The Cut Bank gorge is a scenic hazard to navigation. Cut Bank visitors can find a variety of businesses and services to fill their every need. It is a full-service community with excellent customer service to back it up.