2017 Map of Knees

About this map

West Knee and East Knee anchor this section of Chouteau County, where the high plains of north-central Montana are defined by a grid of agricultural roads and significant topographical breaks. The land is dissected by deep drainage features including Pondera Coulee in the northwest and Basin Coulee to the west. A network of local routes like Bootlegger Trl, Brady Rd, and Genou Rd provides access across the township sections of T27N R3E and T26N R4E. This 2017 survey reflects the persistent geometry of Montana's rural land management, where named trails such as Woods Trl and Prairie Dr follow section lines across an open landscape. The contour intervals reveal the distinct elevation changes at the "Knees," providing a detailed look at the relief and water runoff patterns that shape the region's ranching and wheat-farming environment.