2014 Map of Kinsey NE

About this map

The Yellowstone River cuts a wide path through this corner of eastern Montana, where the irrigated lowlands meet the high, dissected prairie. Near the southern bank, the settlement of Bonfield sits along the rail line, while the Shirley Main Canal distributes water through the valley to support local agriculture. The topography is defined by the sharp transition from the river bottom to the uplands, marked by the narrow ridge of Devils Backbone. Further north, the landscape is deeply etched by ephemeral drainage systems like Gate Coulee and Yellowstone Coulee, which draw toward the river. Local transportation is facilitated by named routes such as Milwaukee Rd and Finneman Rd, crossing the boundary between Prairie and Custer counties.