2011 Map of Knees

About this map

West Knee and East Knee anchor this agricultural landscape in Chouteau County, where the topography is defined by the management of water and the grid of rural access. Small-scale reservoirs such as Snortland Dam, Aznoe Number 1 Dam, and Hey Ray Number 2 Dam are scattered across the terrain, indicating the importance of water storage for ranching and farming operations. The road network, including Knees Church Rd and Genou Rd, suggests a community built around traditional land parcels and local landmarks. This area's transition from open range to organized ranching is reflected in naming conventions like Fritz Ranch Ln and Hells Gulch Ln, which point to family legacies and the natural drainage patterns of the Montana plains.