2024 Map of Kinsey

About this map

The Yellowstone River cuts a wide path through this Custer County landscape, defining the local geography with its prominent features like Dixons Rapids and Buffalo Rapids. The settlement of Kinsey serves as a focal point for a sophisticated network of water management, evidenced by the Kinsey Highline Canal, Kinsey Middle Canal, and Kinsey Lower Canal. These engineered waterways, alongside the Tongue and Yellowstone River Irrigation District Canal, illustrate the intensive agricultural development required to harness the river's resources for the surrounding plains. To the southwest, the community of Tusler sits near the riverbanks, while the Farm Service Agency Interest of Montana occupies a significant tract of land, highlighting the intersection of government oversight and rural land use. Numerous drainages such as Muster Creek, Sand Creek, and Harris Creek segment the upland terrain, feeding into the primary river valley.